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Port Ellen 19 year old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 1981 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Bottled 2000), Refill Sherry Cask, 1981, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen 19 year old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 1981 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Bottled 2000), Refill Sherry Cask, 1981, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 36
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

This rare Port Ellen 1981 is a standout release from Gordon & MacPhail's iconic Connoisseurs Choice range. Distilled just two years before the legendary Islay distillery closed its doors forever in 1983, this expression represents a piece of liquid history.Distillery Heritage: Port Ellen is one of the most famous 'ghost' distilleries in Scotland, highly prized by collectors worldwide.Vintage C ...

Overall Rating
87/100
Great87 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Pleasant aroma with musty fruit, red apples, rich grapes, spicy and herbal notes, and a lighter peat influence with a round sweetness.
Palate
Initial peat and wood smoke, followed by gentle sweetness, hints of spice, caramel texture, Speyside apples, cinnamon, black pepper, earthy notes, and seaweed.
Finish
Smooth, long, and lingering with rich flowering sweetness, vanilla, and a slightly sweeter profile.
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 873.79

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 3,200.00
Region
Islay
Age
19 Years
Vintage
1981
Bottled
2000
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Refill Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with gold foil seal
Presentation
Bottle and cardboard box
Series highlights
Connoisseurs Choice
Historical context
Distilled just two years before the legendary Islay distillery closed its doors forever in 1983
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Pleasant aroma with musty fruit, red apples, rich grapes, spicy and herbal notes, and a lighter peat influence with a round sweetness.
Palate
Initial peat and wood smoke, followed by gentle sweetness, hints of spice, caramel texture, Speyside apples, cinnamon, black pepper, earthy notes, and seaweed.
Finish
Smooth, long, and lingering with rich flowering sweetness, vanilla, and a slightly sweeter profile.
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