Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £2054.98
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Port Ellen's 1983 single cask (671), released by Duncan Taylor in their Tantalus series, captures the final year of this legendary Islay distillery's production before closure. Aged 30 years and presented in hand-blown glass, this bottling is one of the last opportunities to experience Port Ellen's distinctive character.
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Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1983 (cask 671) Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is a 30-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 1983 single cask (671), released by Duncan Taylor in their Tantalus series, captures the final year of this legendary Islay distillery's production before closure. Aged 30 years and presented in hand-blown glass, this bottling is one of the last opportunities to experience Port Ellen's distinctive character.
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