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Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 19 Year Old, 1980, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 19 Year Old, 1980, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

An Islay distillery that developed a cult status following its closure by Distillery Company in 1983. Originally only providing fillings for blends, its single had become hugely sought-after by the turn of the 21st century, so much so in fact that it was re-opened again by Diageo in 2024. One of Scotland's most iconic and long-running independent bottling brands. Introduced by Gordon & MacPhail in ...

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Region
Islay
Age
19 Years
Vintage
1980
Bottled
1999
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
No
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
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Connoisseurs Choice
Historical context
Distilled before Port Ellen distillery's closure in 1983
Special release
Special Reserve for La Cave Du Palais De Justice SA Genève
Allocation
La Cave Du Palais De Justice SA Genève, Switzerland
Nose
soft peatiness with touches of creosote, heather, honey, vanilla, driftwood, smoked salmon, and a hint of lemon zest.
Palate
citrusy tartness to go with the usual peat smoke and a good pepperiness that fades gradually to reveal notes of honey, butterscotch, vanilla, and heather with a great balance.
Finish
long with lingering pepperiness and smoke balanced by a honey sweetness.

88.5 / 100 · Based on 2 published reviews.

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