If ever there was a collectable whisky to get your hands on, Port Ellen malts would be at the top of any list. Established on the Isle of Islay in 1825, this great distillery was mothballed in 1983, yet has been providing us with excellent Annual Releases and special bottlings over the last few decades. The big worry is that these stocks are diminishing and unfortunately can't last forever. Characteristics: Peppery, salty, smoky and herbal.