Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1970 - Connoisseur's Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £1495
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Old Wood, Kippery
- Description
- Distilled at the now-closed Port Ellen in 1970 and bottled in the mid-1970s by Gordon & MacPhail, this 16-year-old Islay represents a vanished distillery. Peated character is softened by age and earlier bottling practices, offering smoke alongside maritime salinity and subtle fruit notes. The whisky carries historical significance and rarity that define its appeal as much as its flavor. Suitable for collectors and those seeking a tangible piece of Islay's heritage.
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Port Ellen 16 Year Old 1970 - Connoisseur's Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 16-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at the now-closed Port Ellen in 1970 and bottled in the mid-1970s by Gordon & MacPhail, this 16-year-old Islay represents a vanished distillery. Peated character is softened by age and earlier bottling practices, offering smoke alongside maritime salinity and subtle fruit notes. The whisky carries historical significance and rarity that define its appeal as much as its flavor. Suitable for collectors and those seeking a tangible piece of Islay's heritage.
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