Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2250
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Port Ellen 1979, released by Wilson & Morgan after the distillery's closure, spent 23 years maturing in sherry cask before bottling in 2003. This Islay whisky carries the distillery's characteristic peat smoke alongside rich dried fruit and warming spice from the sherry influence. The texture is full and oily, with a lingering finish that balances maritime minerality with sweet oak notes. A rare opportunity to experience a closed distillery at the height of its maturation.
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Port Ellen 1979 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Wilson & Morgan Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, sherried, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen 1979, released by Wilson & Morgan after the distillery's closure, spent 23 years maturing in sherry cask before bottling in 2003. This Islay whisky carries the distillery's characteristic peat smoke alongside rich dried fruit and warming spice from the sherry influence. The texture is full and oily, with a lingering finish that balances maritime minerality with sweet oak notes. A rare opportunity to experience a closed distillery at the height of its maturation.
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