Port Ellen Distillery (Closed 1983)
ABV 50%
Port Ellen had such a distinctive character. This seems to be one of the less robust bottlings, yet has some character.
Michael Jackson
Douglas Laing
Old Malt Cask
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
1979, Aged 21 Years, Sherry Cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
50%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Clean, appetising smokiness and seaweed.
Palate: Oily, olivey. Bay leaves. A hint of cedar, but a bit empty.
Finish: Very distinctive. Flowery. Leafy, aromatic, smooth, soothing.
Comment: Port Ellen had such a distinctive character. This seems to be one of the less robust bottlings, yet has some character.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Seaweed/high water mark notes with pipe smoke, tar and hessian mixed with sherried notes.
Palate: Rich, big and silky. Quite sherried, mixing winey flavours with a rich Islay character.
Finish: As much happens after you've swallowed as goes on in the mouth.
Comment: Classic depth but like all Port Ellen it needs time to open.
Score: 8.8
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