Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1978 – Signatory Vintage, Cask #5338, 56.9% ABV, 70cl 

A legendary and exceptionally rare Islay single malt, this Port Ellen 23 Year Old was distilled on 7th September 1978 and bottled by Signatory Vintage on 5th March 2002 from cask #5338. Only 204 bottles were produced, with this being bottle number 191—presented in immaculate condition with its original velvet presentation box and a good fill level.

Key Details:
- Distillery: Port Ellen (closed distillery)
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Bottler: Signatory Vintage
- Distilled: 07.09.1978
- Bottled: 05.03.2002
- Age: 23 Years
- Cask Number: 5338
- Bottle Number: 191 of 204
- ABV: 56.9%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Cask Type: not specified
- Presentation: Original velvet presentation box included
- Condition: Immaculate; fill level good; label and capsule pristine; box in excellent condition

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Maritime peat smoke, brine, and citrus with hints of vanilla, oak, and dried fruit.
Palate: Elegant and complex—smoky malt, sea salt, subtle fruit, and gentle spice layered with polished oak.
Finish: Long, smooth, and lingering with soft peat, sweet malt, and a touch of coastal salinity.

Why Collect This Bottle:
- Closed Distillery Icon: Port Ellen bottlings are among the most coveted in Scotch whisky
- Vintage Rarity: Distilled in 1978, aged 23 years, and bottled by Signatory Vintage
- Ultra-Limited: Only 204 bottles produced, bottle #191
- Presentation: Immaculate condition with original velvet box—ideal for collectors and investment

Seller Notes:
- Stored upright in a cool, dark, climate-controlled environment
- Fill level: good/high; capsule/security seal intact
- Velvet presentation box in excellent condition
- Label and glass in immaculate condition

Bidder Confidence:
- Authenticity assured
- Professional, secure packaging for shipping
- International shipping available; buyer responsible for local duties and taxes