Old Malt Cask
8.4

Old Malt Cask

Port Ellen Distillery (Closed 1983)

1979, Aged 21 Years, Sherry Cask

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

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

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

Dave Broom

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

8.4
Overall Score

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