Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £600
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Port Ellen 23 Year Old from 1983, bottled by Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range in 2006 after maturation in a single refill butt. This rare Islay single malt yielded just 716 bottles and represents a snapshot of the distillery before its closure in 1983.
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Port Ellen 23 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 23-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen 23 Year Old from 1983, bottled by Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range in 2006 after maturation in a single refill butt. This rare Islay single malt yielded just 716 bottles and represents a snapshot of the distillery before its closure in 1983.
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