Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £252.3
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- Port Ellen's 26-year-old 1983 vintage, distilled just before the legendary Islay distillery's closure, was bottled by Douglas Laing in 2009 as one of 610 bottles. Classic Port Ellen peat character—waxy, resinous, and mineral—mingles with maritime brine and hints of heather honey accumulated over decades in wood. Rich and complex, the finish carries smoke and subtle sweetness through a long, warming tail. An irreplaceable piece of closed-distillery history for serious collectors.
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Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 26-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, dried fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 26-year-old 1983 vintage, distilled just before the legendary Islay distillery's closure, was bottled by Douglas Laing in 2009 as one of 610 bottles. Classic Port Ellen peat character—waxy, resinous, and mineral—mingles with maritime brine and hints of heather honey accumulated over decades in wood. Rich and complex, the finish carries smoke and subtle sweetness through a long, warming tail. An irreplaceable piece of closed-distillery history for serious collectors.
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