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Port Ellen1979 Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Prima & Ultima First Release

Name: Discover Port Ellen 1979 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Port Ellen

70cl / 51.2% ABV

Port Ellen 1979 Prima & Ultima First Release Bottle and Box

Port Ellen 1979 Prima & Ultima First Release Bottle

Port Ellen 1979 Prima & Ultima First Release Open Box

Port Ellen 1979 Prima & Ultima First Release bottle on a stand with a crystal next to the bottle

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Distilled in 1979, at 40 years old this natural cask strength Port Ellen has been drawn entirely from one cask, number 6422. The Port Ellen distillery closed in 1983, yet its single malt was later revealed to age wonderfully; this superb example is subtle, elegant and flavourful after forty years. From one of the very last 1979 European Oak butts, this Port Ellen expresses, to the full, the wonderful balance between sweetness, saltiness and smokiness that characterises Port Ellen.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep gold.

Body

Light to Medium.

Nose

Mild and lightly medicinal, with top notes of antiseptic cream and liquid, followed by eucalyptus, with a light ashy smokiness tucked away at the base.

Palate

The taste is soft and smooth in texture, sweet, with more than a trace of dry, appetising saltiness and a building black pepper spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long, drying and elegantly smoky, with a peppery heat and lingering smoke in the cooling aftertaste.

Region

Islay

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