Port Ellen 1976 / 19 Year Old / Hart Brothers Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1100
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Port Ellen's rare 1976 vintage, bottled in the mid-1990s by Hart Brothers at a approachable 43% ABV, represents a critical window into a now-defunct Islay distillery's character. Nearly two decades of aging has softened the distillery's characteristic smoke into integrated maritime complexity, with peat smoke, seaweed brine and subtle fruit emerging from cask maturation. The modest proof allows full aromatic appreciation without alcohol dominance. An essential reference point for Islay aficionados and a poignant snapshot of distillery history.
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Port Ellen 1976 / 19 Year Old / Hart Brothers Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's rare 1976 vintage, bottled in the mid-1990s by Hart Brothers at a approachable 43% ABV, represents a critical window into a now-defunct Islay distillery's character. Nearly two decades of aging has softened the distillery's characteristic smoke into integrated maritime complexity, with peat smoke, seaweed brine and subtle fruit emerging from cask maturation. The modest proof allows full aromatic appreciation without alcohol dominance. An essential reference point for Islay aficionados and a poignant snapshot of distillery history.
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