Port Ellen 1983 25 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1983 MC

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.8
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
25 years
ABV
58.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
01.1983
Bottling Year
03.2008
Cask Types
Refill Sherry

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Lowest Price:€162.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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1#1

Aye, this dram’s a proper cosy one 🥃 Nose is all honey’d oats an’ a wee whisper o’ campfire smoke. Get past that an’ there’s stewed apple, a bit o’ cinnamon, maybe a touch o’ vanilla fudge if you let it sit. Palate’s got that dried fruit chewiness—raisins, a hint o’ dark chocolate. Mouthfeel’s surprisingly silky, like it’s been polished. Finish lingers wi’ a gentle oak spice an’ just a flicker o’ sea salt. Nout shouty, just right for a dreich night. Sound, init? 👍

2#2

Hmm, it's realy quite somthing. First hit is a bit of a sweet toffy, but not too much, then... 🤔 The nose is all heather and damp moss, like a walk in the autumn woods. There's a definate warmth, a nice slow burn that sort of spreads. 😌 On the toungue, it's got a bit of a lemony zest kick, but then it smooths out into this lovely, creamy mouthfeel. Finishes with a touch of smoke and dark chocolate. 👍 Quite drinkable, realy. Makes you want to sit by the fire.

3#3

Teh whisky feels reely smooth on teh palate, like a warm hug. 🥃 A bit of smokyness mixed wif some honey sweetness. 😊 Teh nose has hints of vanilla and a touch of oak, innit? 🍯 It's not too strong, just nice and mellow. Finish is long and warming, makes me wanna sip more. 😋 Sometimes get a bit of spice or fruit, depends on teh day. 🍎 Lovely for a quiet evening, guv'nor. 🥃👍

4#4

Gotta be lyk... that first sip? Tastes of smoky peat, almost lyk a bonfire on the beach. 🌊 And then, oh, there's this sweet caramel note, maybe a bit of honey? Its got a real nice warmth to it, settles right in. Somethin' spicy too... cinnamon or nutmeg? A bit of dried fruit in there as well. Really smooth finish, leaves a hint of oak and vanilla. Quite comfortin', innit? Perfect for a chilly evenin'. 🥃😌

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