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Port Ellen Distillery

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Port Ellen Distillery used was founded in 1825. It continued in production throughout the 1970s and was closed in 1983. Stocks of Port Ellen whisky are now owned by Diageo; due to the closing of the distillery, its whisky is becoming more and more collectable.

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Caroline Porsiel
Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.

Address: Kiln Square
Port Ellen
Argyll and Bute
PA42 7DA
United Kingdom
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Malt Whiskey

Modified: March 8, 2024

Tags: Whiskey
Address: Kiln Square
Port Ellen
Argyll and Bute
PA42 7DA
United Kingdom
Business Start: 1825
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Owner / Manager: Diageo
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