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Port Ellen 'Handwritten Labels' 27 Year Old, 1982, Timor Born Selection, 56%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen 'Handwritten Labels' 27 Year Old, 1982, Timor Born Selection, 56%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 53
Average Score
Avg 92
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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. An Islay distillery that developed a cult status following its closure by Distillery Company in 1983. Original ...

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 1, 2026SGD 1,625.74
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 1,770.46
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Region
Islay
Age
27 Years
Vintage
1982
Bottled
2010
ABV
56%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Timor Born Selection
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
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
153
Has box
N.A
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Handwritten label
Series highlights
'Handwritten Labels'
Historical context
Distilled in 1982, before Port Ellen was mothballed in 1983.
Special release
Bottled for Thosop Bvba Belgium
Allocation
Belgium
Nose
Intense and smoky with notes of tar, seaweed and smoked fish, balanced by fresh lemon, apple and a gentle touch of vanilla sweetness.
Palate
Bold and full-bodied, with layers of peat smoke, pepper, salinity and dark fruit. Hints of coffee and dark chocolate add depth and complexity.
Finish
Long, dry and smoky, with a lingering mix of sea salt, oak and soft spice.
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