Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.9%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £3999.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- Port Ellen, Islay's most iconic closed distillery, is represented here by a 1983 distillate—the final year before its closure—matured for 35 years and bottled at 47.9% ABV. This whisky carries the full weight of Port Ellen's maritime character: peat smoke, brine, and seaweed complexed by decades of cask maturation into something rich and layered. The long aging has softened the spirit's edges while deepening its coastal influence, creating a whisky of genuine historical and flavor significance. Essential for Islay devotees and those seeking a tangible connection to a legendary, now-silent distillery.
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Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (Release No.11535) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 35-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.9% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen, Islay's most iconic closed distillery, is represented here by a 1983 distillate—the final year before its closure—matured for 35 years and bottled at 47.9% ABV. This whisky carries the full weight of Port Ellen's maritime character: peat smoke, brine, and seaweed complexed by decades of cask maturation into something rich and layered. The long aging has softened the spirit's edges while deepening its coastal influence, creating a whisky of genuine historical and flavor significance. Essential for Islay devotees and those seeking a tangible connection to a legendary, now-silent distillery.
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