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Port Ellen The Recollection Series No. 3 42 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #290, 1981, Gordon & Macphail, 52.5%
Port Ellen

Port Ellen The Recollection Series No. 3 42 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #290, 1981, Gordon & Macphail, 52.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 78
Average Score
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Description

Founded in 1825 on the island of Islay, off Scotland's west coast, by Alexander MacKay, the Port Ellen distillery holds a legendary reputation. John Ramsay took over the lease in 1836, and the site remained in his family until 1920 before falling silent in 1930. The distillery reopened in 1967, only to close again in 1983, with its stills dismantled and removed. Renowned for the subtlety, uniquene ...

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Whisky.sgVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 16,500.00
Region
Islay
Age
42 Years
Vintage
1981
Bottled
2023
ABV
52.5%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Port Ellen
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & Macphail
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
290
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
181
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Recollection Series #3
Historical context
Port Ellen is a silent/closed distillery, making this a rare release from a 'lost distillery'.
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Dark chocolate aromas are complemented by ginger and cinnamon spices. Blackcurrant gives way to Medjool dates and the sweetness of vanilla pod. |
Palate
Rich fruitcake flavors lead to baked apples and a soft, rich smoke. Peanut caramel emerges alongside black cherry and spicy pepper. |
Finish
Long and full with lingering dried fruits and campfire embers.
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