Port Ellen 1980 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- A 19-year-old from Port Ellen's final years before closure, distilled in 1980 and bottled in 1999 by Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. Port Ellen's Islay character brings coastal peat and brine, with the additional complexity of two decades in cask adding depth and maturity. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of Scotland's most celebrated closed distilleries at a pivotal moment in its history.
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Port Ellen 1980 / Bot.1999 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 19-year-old from Port Ellen's final years before closure, distilled in 1980 and bottled in 1999 by Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. Port Ellen's Islay character brings coastal peat and brine, with the additional complexity of two decades in cask adding depth and maturity. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of Scotland's most celebrated closed distilleries at a pivotal moment in its history.
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