Port Ellen 1979 29 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1979 DL

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

2.9
★★½

5 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
29 years
ABV
53.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
12.1979
Bottling Year
02.2009

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Lowest Price:€3,221.28(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Nose: Rich with honey and vanilla, a bit o' smokiness in there too 🍯 Palate: Smmoothe, gettin' some baked apple and a touch o' cinnamon spice. Like a warm hug. Finish: Long and wee bit dry, leavin' ye with hints o' dark chocolate and old oak. Grand stuff, that. 👍 Aye, it's proper lovely.

2#2

Oh, this one's proper lush – got that smoky peat flavour, like a bonfire by the seaside. Rich and warming, with a wee touch of honey and some woody notes. Makes me feel all cozy, innit. 🥃🔥 Sometimes a bit of citrus in there too, just lovely.

3#3

Ahh, this one's got a lovely smoky taist at first! 🔥 Not too heavy, mind. Sort of like a campfire that's died down. Then you get this sweet stuf coming through. Vanilla? Maybe a bit of honey... and a tiny hint of dried fruit, I reckon. Goes down surprisingly smooth for the smoke. A real warm glow in your chest. 🥃 It's that kind of whisky you'd have on a chilly evenin'. Makes you feel proper chuffed. 😊 Just a bit of a spicy kick at the end, like cinnamon. Really nice, that.

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