Port Ellen 1978 37 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 16th Release

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

5 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
37 years
ABV
55.2%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
1978
Bottling Year
2016

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Lowest Price:¥19,800.00(2024-11-24)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, poured a glass 🥃. Smells like bonfire night 🔥, proper peaty. There's a hint of sea salt 🌊 and maybe some lemon zest 🍋. Taste is warm... oily texture. Got some vanilla pod 🍦 and oak 🪵 underneath. Finish lingers quite a while, spicy bite 🌶️. Definatly a winter warmer. Cheers mates 🍻.

2#2

Had a wee dram of something lovely last night. Aroma was... 🌞 warm sunshine on an old leather armchair, with a distant smoky fire. First sip – oh, creamy! Vanilla custard, a bit of apple. Then 🌶️ a gentle spicy kick, like black pepper on ginger cake. Finish was long, warming. Felt a bit like toasted oak and dark chocolate. Might’ve had a second one. 😋 Sometimes the peat whispers, doesn’t shout. That’s the proper way.

3#3

Oh mate, this one's proper lush 😍 First sip — straight up honey and vanilla, like proper creamy stuff. Then you get this lovely toffee/caramel thing going on, bit of dried fruit in there too 🍯 Finish? Warm, spicy, hints of smoke. Oaky but not too much. Just... mmmm. Honestly could drink this all night. Cracking whisky 👌

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