Port Ellen 1978 4th Release

90–94Outstanding

ABV: 56.2%
Age: 25 years
Category: Single Malt

90–94Outstanding

Port Ellen 1978 4th Release is a well-aged Islay single malt from a distillery long known for its rarity and smoky coastal style. For a novice drinker, this is the kind of whisky often associated with layered peat, maritime character, and the extra complexity that can come with extended maturation.

Category: Single Malt
Strength: Cask strength
ABV: 56.2%
Age: 25 years
Outturn: 5,100 bottles
Edition: 4th Release
Vintage: 1978
Bottled: 2004

Reviews

dcramer tastedOct 19, 2026
Port Ellen 1978 4th Release
4th Release25 years56.2%
Outstanding rating, 90–94 range
Very peaty. Lots of smoke on the palette. My first Port Ellen!