✦ Neatly Summary

Port Ellen 1983 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask #2397 / Provenance Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Port Ellen's 1983 vintage was distilled shortly before the iconic Islay distillery closed, making this a rare snapshot of the distillery's final years. Matured in sherry cask #2397 for 23 years before bottling in 2006, it captures the distillery's maritime character with peat smoke, brine, and dried fruit complexity from the wood. The palate is rich and layered, with the sherry influence adding depth to the classic Islay profile. A collector's piece for those seeking authentic distillery history and the character of a vanished whisky landmark.

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