Port Ellen 1979 / Bot.1995 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1100
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- Port Ellen 1979, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the mid-1990s, represents the final years of this now-closed Islay distillery in its prime. The extended 16-year maturation has mellowed the peat into a refined maritime character, with brine, smoke, and dried citrus tempered by wood sweetness and waxy texture. Bottled at 40% ABV, this vintage offering shows why G&M's releases from this era remain sought-after benchmarks. Essential for Islay enthusiasts and those documenting the distillery's legacy.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Ellen 1979 / Bot.1995 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, dried fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen 1979, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the mid-1990s, represents the final years of this now-closed Islay distillery in its prime. The extended 16-year maturation has mellowed the peat into a refined maritime character, with brine, smoke, and dried citrus tempered by wood sweetness and waxy texture. Bottled at 40% ABV, this vintage offering shows why G&M's releases from this era remain sought-after benchmarks. Essential for Islay enthusiasts and those documenting the distillery's legacy.
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