Name: Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Port Ellen
Price: 1747.52 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Old Wood, Dried Fruit notes. From Islay's closed Port Ellen distillery, this 35-year-old spent 36 years in a single sherry hogshead from 1983 to 2019, developing rich sherried character layered over the distillery's signature peat. Bottled at cask strength by Douglas Laing with only 128 bottles released, it represents a prized final chapter of Port Ellen's legacy.

Question 2

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (54.3%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) costs £1747.52 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 54.3% ABV, Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) similar to Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) and Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition costs £1200 vs £1747.52 for Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) similar to Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) and Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) costs £1299 vs £1747.52 for Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) compare to Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) and Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983 (cask 13101) - Xtra Old Patricular (Douglas Laing) is bold and smoky, while Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling is known for Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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