Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 17 Year Old, 1974, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

Name: Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 17 Year Old, 1974, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
Brand: Port Ellen
Rating: 88 (2 reviews)

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A bottle of Port Ellen Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This was distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1991 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. This Port Ellen 1974 Connoisseurs Choice sold at our online auction for GBP 350

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Overall Rating

88/100

Great88 / 100

Based on 2 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile

Nose: well-balanced, peat smoke, a hint of sherry, buttered toast, crème brûlée, roasted nuts, cappuccino, orange jam, dried plums, pepper and a drop of tar.
Palate: slightly oily, peat smoke, milk chocolate, honey, dried plums, bitter oranges, caramel, licorice, lapsang souchong tea, lemon pepper and oak.
Finish: long, slightly waxy, with notes of peat smoke, caramel, marzipan, dried fruit, pepper and oak.

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brasskit15 Aug

88 / 100

Peat smoke gives this a clear anchor, while orange jam and dried plums bring a sweeter, fruit-led counterpoint. The finish keeps that thread going with caramel, dried fruit and pepper. A composed, appealing balance.

Nose: Peat smoke, A hint of sherry, Buttered toast, Orange jam, Dried plumsPalate: Peat smoke, Milk chocolate, Dried plums, Bitter oranges, LicoriceFinish: Peat smoke, Caramel, Marzipan, Dried fruit, Pepper

Ddaybreakwren15 Apr

88 / 100

Peat and dried fruit appeal; SGD 601.64 is a hefty reference.

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Apr 21, 2026SGD 691.89

Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Islay
Age: 17 Years
Vintage: 1974
Bottled: 1991
ABV: 40%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: Port Ellen
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: N.A
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: No
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: Yes
Closure: Screw Cap
Presentation: Box
Series highlights: Connoisseurs Choice
Historical context: N.A
Special release: N.A
Allocation: N.A

Nose: well-balanced, peat smoke, a hint of sherry, buttered toast, crème brûlée, roasted nuts, cappuccino, orange jam, dried plums, pepper and a drop of tar.
Palate: slightly oily, peat smoke, milk chocolate, honey, dried plums, bitter oranges, caramel, licorice, lapsang souchong tea, lemon pepper and oak.
Finish: long, slightly waxy, with notes of peat smoke, caramel, marzipan, dried fruit, pepper and oak.

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