Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Port Ellen, the legendary closed Islay distillery, represented here as a 25-year-old single cask expression (1982–2008) bottled by Douglas Laing for the Old & Rare Platinum range. Only 300 bottles exist of this rare peated whisky.
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Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is a 25-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen, the legendary closed Islay distillery, represented here as a 25-year-old single cask expression (1982–2008) bottled by Douglas Laing for the Old & Rare Platinum range. Only 300 bottles exist of this rare peated whisky.
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