Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky: identification and appraisal guide

A first appraisal of Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky starts with honest photos of the whisky bottle, its markings and the accessories kept with it. Once the overview is clear, add a close-up of the maker or producer name Port Ellen and keep its position obvious.

Identification details

• Maker: Port Ellen
• Product name: Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Category: Scotch or world whisky
• Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, region, age or vintage statement, bottling details and edition markings
• Age statement: 39 YEARS OLD
• Region and type: ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
• Distillation / bottling details: Distilled 1978／Bottled 2018

For this whisky bottle, compare the maker or producer name Port Ellen, the age statement 39 YEARS OLD and the distillation and bottling wording Distilled 1978／Bottled 2018 with the box, booklet, certificate and purchase papers. That comparison should support the name Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Photographs and condition

Start with one full view, then photograph front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. Use neutral light and keep the full item easy to recognise.

Make any wear clear by photographing fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Do not clean, polish or hide wear before the photographs are taken.

Storage, accessories and handover

Before any further handling, leave the bottle upright in a dark place with a stable temperature. Do not open or disturb the seal, stopper, cork or closure.

Before collection, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

Related items and collections

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Appraisal services and practical guides

• Port Ellen Whisky
• Whisky Appraisal and Edition Checks
• Common Whisky Series: Brand, Expression, Bottling and Accessories

For a first whisky bottle review, send the overview and close-ups on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Add clear packaging photos and the location for handover.

For Port Ellen 39 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, send a clear view of the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box next. Mention missing packaging or papers rather than replacing them.