Port Ellen Vintage Collection 1979 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1979 SV

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.7
★★★½

13 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
09.08.1979
Bottling Year
12.08.2002
Cask Types
Oak Cask

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Lowest Price:€1,190.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, crackin' this open smells o' old library books mixed with smoked salmon 🐟. First sip brings that classic honeyed peat, sweet yet deep. 🍯 Palate is rich, tastes like burnt sugar and dried apricots. 🍑 Not too sharp, jus' plenty o' body. Goes down slippery smooth, warms yer gut nicely. 🌡️ Finish trails away slow, leavin' a cocoa dust on the tongue. 🥄 Solid quality, reckon it deserves a place on the shelf. Won't hesitate buyin' another case come next month. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right, had a wee dram of this earlier. 🥃 Nose is lovely, sweet like honey and vanila. 🍯 Taste warms you up, bit of spice tingling. 🔥 Finish lingers, oaky and smooth 🪵. Proper cozy feeling on a rainy night. Reckon it's definitly worth a try. 👍

3#3

Right, just poured myself a bit of this. Smells proper sweet, like honey and maybe some dried apricot 🍑. Takes you back, ye know? On the palate... warm, smooth. No burn at all. Got a hint of oak, verry pleasant. Finish lingers on the tongue. Makes you wanna sit quiet for a bit 🪑. Cant complain, proper good stuff for a Tuesday night. Cheers 🥃.

4#4

Neat, that wee dram’s got a lovely warmth off it 🥃 Big waft of honey’d malt, then a soft whisper of peat that hugs the nose—almost like a damp bonfire but sweet, y’know? On the sip, there’s a lush mix of stewed apples and a cheeky hint of nutmeg 🍏✨, then a little smoulderin spice that tickles at the back. Finish lingers with a gentle oaky cosiness and a faint salty tang 🌊. Proper comforting, no messin.

5#5

Smokyness hits ya first, like a bonfire gone fancy. 🔥 Then some vanila and a bit of citris, makes it proper refreshing. 🍋 Smooth as silk with a hint of spice – lovely stuff. 😊 Oh, and a bit of honry in there too, s’top notch. 🍯

6#6

Ahh right, so this one's proper interestin 🥃 On the nose you get this lovely butterscotch an vanilla hit, maybe a wee bit of citrus? Quite mellow really. Tastewise... smooth as you like, got that creamy texture init. A bit of dried fruit comin thru, some cinnamon spice, touch of oak. Quite complex tbh The finish hangs abt nicely 👌 warm and lingerin, a hint of honey sweetness Honestly a decent dram for chillin on a friday nite 🍂 Would reccomend tryin it neat first before mixin anything in

7#7

Right, so this one’s a proper autumn dram innit. 🔥 Get a lot of that warnming peat smoke, but it’s not harsh—more like a bonfire down the lane. There’s a lovely bit of honey and baked apple coming through too, kinda cozy. Finish is long, with a touch of spice. Think cinnamon. Really quite morish. 🌲

8#8

Wow, this one's got a bit of evrything, hasn't it? First off, it's got a proper smoky kick 🔥, but then it mellows out with some lovely, sweet fruit. I'm gettin' apple, maybe some pear? It's got a bit of that classic woody, vanilla thing goin' on too. The finish is rather long and warming, like a comfy blanket. A real cracker, this. Cheers! 🥃

9#9

Right, this one's quite decent! 🔥 Smoky vibe, a bit like a cozy fireplace, sweet with vanilla and a touch of honey. Spicy kick at the end, lovely! 😄 Not too shabby for a chill night.

10#10

Ooh that's quite a nice one init 🥃 Nose: Gettin' some lovely smoky vanilla vibes, bit of honey sweetness too Palate: Quite rich and malty, touch of dried fruit and warm spice Finish: Earthy, slightly nutty, lingers nicely Proper autumn dram that. Not too heavy, not too light. Just right for a quiet evenin' in 👌 Would defo have another glass of this one tbh

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