Port Ellen Old Malt Cask 1978 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1978 DL

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.1
★★★

9 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
50%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
01.1978
Bottling Year
09.2001
Cask Types
Sherry Cask Finish

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Lowest Price:€1,624.36(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is proper lovely - hints of vanila and maybe some dried fruit? 🍇 Palate kicks in warm, bit of spice like cinnamon. 🌶️ Smooth going down, not harsh at all. Finish lingers quite nicely, oaky with a touch of honey. 🍯 Definitly one for a quiet evening by the fire. 🪵🔥 Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Colour is rich amber. Nose... smoky, hint of honey 🍯. Taste warms the chest, bit of spice 🔥. Goes down verry smooth. Finish lingers... definetly cozy. Perfect for this weather 🌧️. Cheers.

3#3

Rich an smoky, got that vanilla hint too. Honey sweetness is lovely! 😋 A bit spicy on the finish, really warms ya up. 🥃 Perfect for a wee dram after work. Cheers! 😊

4#4

Right, so trying to pin down the flavours here. Got some floral hints, definately, maybe a bit of peat, and something sweet but can't quite tell. 🤔 It's like a jumble of tastes, but in a good way, innit? 🥃 Cheers!

5#5

This whisky is propper lush, innit? 😊 Got a nice smoky vibe at first sip, kinda like a campfire. 🏕️ Then there's this sweet vanilla thing going on, maybe a bit of honey too. 🍯 On the finish, it's smooth with a hint of spice – feels like a warm hug on a cold day. 🔥 Sometimes I pick up some fruity notes, like dried apples or something. Makes it moreish, ya know? 🍎 Not too shabby for a casual dram.

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