Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £995
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in March 1983—Port Ellen's final year of operation—this Old & Rare Platinum from Douglas Laing was matured in sherry and bottled at 54.6% ABV in 2011. A rare snapshot of a now-closed Islay distillery at peak maturity, limited to 227 bottles.
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Port Ellen 28 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is a 28-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in March 1983—Port Ellen's final year of operation—this Old & Rare Platinum from Douglas Laing was matured in sherry and bottled at 54.6% ABV in 2011. A rare snapshot of a now-closed Islay distillery at peak maturity, limited to 227 bottles.
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