Port Ellen Vintage Collection 1979 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Port Ellen 1979 SV

Port Ellen

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Port Ellen
Distillation Year
09.08.1979
Bottling Year
12.08.2002
Cask Types
Oak Cask

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€381.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Just poured a glass, looks proper golden. 🥃 Nose is interesting, bit o' vanilla bean mixed with dried apricot. 🍑 Smooth an' inviting. Palate starts sweet, gets spicy on the middle notes without bein' harsh. Texture feels oily, kinda coats the tongue nice. Definately a quality feel. Finish drags on gently, leaves a warming glow behind the tongue. 🌬️ Ideal for relaxin' by the fire. Would grab another bottle for sure. Cheers! 👋✨

2#2

Right, just had a wee dram of this. 🥃 Nose is proper lovely, smoky like a bonfire but with honey too. 🍯 Taste hits warm... bit of spice then sweet fruit comes thru. Finish lingers nice and long. Definetly one for a rainy eve. 🌧️ Makes you feel cosy inside. Cheers mates. 🍻

3#3

Right, poured a wee dram 🥃. Nose is proper nice, hints of honey 🍯. Taste... smooth. Bit of spice 🌶️ and oak 🪵. Finish is warm tho. Definatly one to savour. Realy lovely flavur. Cheers 🍻

4#4

Right then, had a wee dram of this 🥃 Nose is warm, gets ya straight away. Smells like vanila and maybe some honey 🍯 On the tongue... oof, nice spice kick. Not harsh though, quite smooth actuallly. Finish lingers abit long, oaky vibes 🪵. Proper comforting for a rainy eveing. Reckon I'd buy again definatly 👍. Cheers!

5#5

Wiff of it and I’m already grinning. Honey straight from the comb 🍯, then this lush wave of stewed pears and just a whisper of clove. Sip’s proper silky, like melted toffee with a tiny kick of ginger. Finish is looooong, a gentle bonfire smokiness that warms yeh right down. ✨ Cracking dram, no messin’. 🥃

6#6

Right, so this whisky's got a quiet smoky nose, like a bonfire night. 🏕️ On the palate, there's vanilla and a bit of honey, maybe some dried fruit too. Finish is long with a hint of spice. Not bad at all! 😋 Sometimes I get a littel oak and a touch of chocolate. Very moreish!

7#7

Oh, this whisky's lovely – first hit of honey and vanilla, very smooth. Then a bit of citrus, like orange peel, comes through. The finish's got a subtle smokiness, nice and warming. Proper enjoy it on a cold night. 🥃😊 Right, another sip and I get hints of oak and a touch of spice. Really balanced, not too harsh. Makes you wanna savor it slow. 🥰

8#8

Crikey, this dram's got a proper smoky nose, innit? 🔥 Tastes like a bit of honey and vanilla on the tongue, with a hint of fruity sweetness. 😋 Finsh is long and warmin', leaves you feelin' cozy. 🍂

9#9

Reyt smooth, like honey'd oak. 🥃 Bit of citrus peel, maybe... vanilla underneath? Tastes gng like autumn leaves and a wee bit of smoke, y'know? Cozy. ✨ Finish is long, with a touch of spice. Proper lovely.

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