Port Ellen Distillery (Closed 1983)
ABV 46%
A very pleasant Islander. Well balanced and thirst-quenching.
Martine Nouet
Berrys' Own Selection
Brand
1982
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Smoky and briny. Burning seaweeds. Dry ashes. A sweet whiff of vanilla. Lemon sherbet. Garden mint.
Palate: Smooth with a lovely satin-like feel. Smoke and sweet maltiness combine with a minty touch. Refreshing and\rstraightforward.
Finish: Dry, slightly sooty. A sweet spearmint comes back.
Comment: A very pleasant Islander. Well balanced and thirst-quenching.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Peaty! Slightlly flinty to begin with then comes smoked meats,Polish smoked sausage with a sweet touch of\rhoneydew melon.
Palate: A slight pause and then a mix of sweet tropical fruits backed by creosote like smoke. Oily yet fresh with a subtle depth. Great power,even better balance.Exemplary
Finish: Hint of soot.
Comment: This is top notch stuff. One of the best Port Ellen's for some while. Snap it up.
Score: 8.7
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