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Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 24 Year Old, Cask #8193, 1978, Douglas Laing, 50%
Old Malt Cask

Port Ellen The Old Malt Cask 24 Year Old, Cask #8193, 1978, Douglas Laing, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 49
Average Score
N.A
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Description

An Islay distillery that developed a cult status following its closure by Distillery Company in 1983. Originally only providing fillings for blends, its single had become hugely sought-after by the turn of the 21st century, so much so in fact that it was re-opened again by Diageo in 2024. *

Change-35.5%
LatestSGD 835
HighSGD 1,294
LowSGD 457
SGD 1,395SGD 1,049SGD 703SGD 357Price (SGD)Observed dateFeb 9May 4May 4Feb 9 - SGD 1,294 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026May 4 - SGD 457 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 835 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 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 - May 4, 2026SGD 457.19
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - May 4, 2026SGD 834.87
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 1,294.41
Region
Islay
Age
24 Years
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2002
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Old Malt Cask
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Douglas Laing
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
8193
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
240
Has box
No
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Old Malt Cask
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Clean, dry, slightly perfumed malt: toast, wholemeal flour, oolong tea, lemon and a light touch of chocolate.
Palate
Attractive, dry and spicy plus a creamy light toffee note.
Finish
Dry liquorice.
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