Port Ellen

Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 16 Year Old, Refill American Oak Hogshead Cask, 1979, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 32
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

One of the most sought-after whiskies in the world is Port Ellen. Located on the south coast of Islay, the Port Ellen distillery operated for over 150 years before being shut down in 1983. The increasing scarcity and the distinctive deep smoky flavour profile of Port Ellen single malt, contribute to its popularity. While owner Diageo releases a limited-edition Port Ellen as part of its Annual Rele ...

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Region
Islay
Age
16 Years
Vintage
1979
Bottled
1995
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
American Oak Hogshead
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
Driven cork with foil cap
Presentation
Original box
Series highlights
Connoisseurs Choice, renowned range with classic map label
Historical context
Distillery closed in 1983
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Refreshing aroma, notes of sweet vanilla, toffee, and oak.
Palate
Extremely rich and very balanced in flavour, with dried fruits, honey, and toasted almonds.
Finish
Very smooth and long.
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