Port Ellen 1982 / 25 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask #4112 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- Port Ellen's 1982 vintage, matured for 25 years in a refill sherry butt and bottled by Douglas Laing at 50% abv, represents a rare snapshot of the now-closed Islay distillery. The refill cask maturation—uncommon for such aged spirits—preserves the distillery's distinctive character while imparting subtle sherry influence, offering serious collectors a window into Port Ellen's classic era.
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Port Ellen 1982 / 25 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask #4112 Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, leathery, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 1982 vintage, matured for 25 years in a refill sherry butt and bottled by Douglas Laing at 50% abv, represents a rare snapshot of the now-closed Islay distillery. The refill cask maturation—uncommon for such aged spirits—preserves the distillery's distinctive character while imparting subtle sherry influence, offering serious collectors a window into Port Ellen's classic era.
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