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Port Ellen Special Reserve 21 Year Old, 1980, Silver Seal, 43%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen Special Reserve 21 Year Old, 1980, Silver Seal, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
N.A
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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. *

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 1,329.58
Region
Islay
Age
21 Years
Vintage
1980
Bottled
2001
ABV
43%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Silver Seal
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
N.A
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Special Reserve
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
classic. A lot of iodine, mixed with apple peelings, lemons and this mix of sweet spearmint and paraffin that Port Ellen can have. Subtle hints of vegetal oil and rainwater, with subtle smoke. Echoes of yellow fruits and vanilla as well, before it moves back towards minerals, hay and seaweed.
Palate
a pretty perfect balance of minerality and roundness. Putty and seashells, but also hints of almonds and vanilla. Maybe tangerine. Mid-palate it closes down a little, getting slightly rougher, on green leafy notes, dried grasses, fat kippers and antiseptics, with a faint hint of bitterness. Smoke, tobacco leaves and hints of farmyard.
Finish
medium length. More of this grassy / herbal side, along with herbal smoke.
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