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Port Ellen 16th Annual Release 37 Year Old, Refill American & European Oak Cask, 2016, 55.2%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen 16th Annual Release 37 Year Old, Refill American & European Oak Cask, 2016, 55.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 54
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

This Port Ellen 16th Annual Release, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2016 at 37 years old, is a highly sought-after Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is presented at a natural cask strength of 55.2% ABV and is part of Diageo's annual Special Releases. Matured in a mix of refill American oak hogsheads and European oak butts, this limited edition release embodies the character of the legendary closed distillery. [cite: Scotch Whisky Auctions, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28]

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LowSGD 3,541
SGD 5,092SGD 4,519SGD 3,947SGD 3,375Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jun 14Sep 7Aug 4 - SGD 3,541 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 3,696 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 3,777 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jun 14 - SGD 3,959 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Sep 1 - SGD 3,666 - Whisky.Auction - Sep 1, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 4,926 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 4,925.67
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Sep 1, 2026SGD 3,665.84
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 3,958.54

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 9,888.00
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 6,774.98
Region
Islay
Age
37 Years
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2016
ABV
55.2%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Refill American oak hogsheads & European oak butts
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
16th Release
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
2940
Has box
Yes
Closure
Agglomerated cork stopper
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases, 16th Annual Release
Historical context
Distillery closed in 1983
Special release
Diageo Special Releases
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sophisticated, understated, dry overall, with distant, faint smoke, sweet and smoky notes, hints of hessian and warm wood, fresh cleansing notes, sweet mint, sharp citrus, winey hints, smooth dark cocoa, and vanilla.
Palate
Sweet, prickly and drying, with a great mix of wood ash, burnt jam tarts, treacle toffee and caramelized orange, pervasive smoke, and a spicy-herbal complex featuring cloves.
Finish
Long, cooling and complex; drying, yet also coating. Appetising, with toffee apple, burnt toast, lemon zest, ripe red apples, a burnt plum tart. Deeply herbal and heavy with wood smoke.
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