Port Ellen 1983 29 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1983 MBa

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.9
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
29 years
ABV
52%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
1983
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
Bourbon Cask

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€1,205.32(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, had a wee dram this nite 🥃. Nose is quite nice, hint of smoke maybe? Taste feels warm, going down smooth like. Got some sweetness, like honey or toffee 🍯. Finish lingers abit longer than expected. Proper good for a rainy eveing 🌧️. Lovely flavou, would have another glass definately. Cheers mates 🍻.

2#2

Blimey, that first nose is like sticking your face in a tin of Quality Street after a stroll through an orchard 🍏🍊 Warm toffee, a whiff of pear drops, and just a faint, almost shy puff of peat smoke behind it—like a distant bonfire. On the palate it goes a bit nutty—roasted hazelnuts, maybe a scrape of marmalade on brown toast. Oily mouthfeel, proper legs on the glass. Mid-palate brings a wee prickle of oak spice, cinnamon and a crack of black pepper that wakes everything up nicely. The finish lingers with that malty biscuit note and a salty caramel sweetness that just begs for another dram. 😌 Aye, not trying to be clever, just pure, unpretentious comfort in a glass wi a drop of water.

3#3

Blimey, this whisky's got a right nice flavour profile. 😋 Starts wif a smoky hit, sorta like a bonfire on a chilly night. Then comes this vanilla sweetness, very smooth indeed. 🔥 There's a bit of caramel and honey in there, makes it feel rich and cozy. Some spice too, not too strong, just enought to keep things intresting. I can taste hints of fruit, maybe apple or pear, adds a bit of freshness. The finish is warm and lingers nicely, really lovely. 👌

4#4

Just had a dram of this whisky, and it's absolutely cracking! 🥃 Rich and malty upfront, like a cozy fireplace on a rainy day. Fruity notes come through – think ripe apples or maybe a hint of pear. Then a bit of spice, warming up the senses, sort of like cinnamon. The finish is smooth and long, with a whisper of oak and smoke. Proper enjoy it on a cold night! Cheers! 🍻

5#5

hmm so this one’s got a real honey sweetness upfront 🍯 a lovely smoky vibe lingers around - like a campfire that’s just gone out, ya know? then apples 🍎 come through, kinda baked? leather notes at the end, old lether kinda thing 👢 the smokyness sticks around forever, love it! so good 👌🥃

6#6

Right, just had a proper nose and taste of this one. 😊 First thing that hits you is that lovely, warm scent of... a bit like chocolate and roasted nuts? Maybe some stewed apple in there too. Quite inviting. On the tongue, it's got a nice, slightly oily texture. Getting a lot of that caramel sweetness, but then there's this kick of... like a spicy cinnamon or maybe white pepper? Keeps it interesting. Underneath that, a bit of a dried fruit thing, like raisins. 🍎 The finish is where the smoke comes in, but it's gentle, not a bonfire. More like a whisper of woodsmoke, and it leaves a lovely, warming feeling all the way down. A proper winter warmer, this one. 🔥 Yep, really rather good.

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