Port Ellen 1982 / Bot.2009 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery
- Description
- Port Ellen's 1982 distillation, bottled in 2009 by Gordon & MacPhail, represents the closed Islay distillery at maturity after nearly three decades in refill sherry casks. The extended aging in sherry wood has softened Port Ellen's typical briny, peaty character with layers of dried fruit, subtle spice, and lingering smoke. The texture is smooth and rounded, with a long finish balancing maritime and wood influence. A historical dram for collectors seeking Port Ellen's later-years character and sherry-cask interpretation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Ellen 1982 / Bot.2009 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, old wood, sherried, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 1982 distillation, bottled in 2009 by Gordon & MacPhail, represents the closed Islay distillery at maturity after nearly three decades in refill sherry casks. The extended aging in sherry wood has softened Port Ellen's typical briny, peaty character with layers of dried fruit, subtle spice, and lingering smoke. The texture is smooth and rounded, with a long finish balancing maritime and wood influence. A historical dram for collectors seeking Port Ellen's later-years character and sherry-cask interpretation.
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