Name: Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series
Brand: Port Ellen
Price: 4500.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series taste like?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series is characterised by Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Medicinal notes. Port Ellen's The Spirit Safe, the first release in the Untold Stories Series, is a 39-year-old matured across bourbon and sherry casks—among the oldest expressions released from this legendary closed Islay distillery, with 1,500 bottles produced.

Question 2

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 70/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series sweet?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (50.9%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series costs £4500 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 50.9% ABV, Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series?

Accepted Answer

Serve Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series similar to Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series and Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release costs £4995 vs £4500 for Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series.

Question 11

Is Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series similar to Balvenie 30 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series and Balvenie 30 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Balvenie 30 Year Old costs £3192.95 vs £4500 for Port Ellen 39 Year Old - Untold Stories Series.

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