Port Ellen 1978 / 37 Year Old / 16th Release (2016) Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £4500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Leathery, Kippery, Medicinal
- Description
- Port Ellen's 1978 is a rare release from Islay's most mythologised closed distillery, aged 37 years and bottled at a robust 55.2% ABV by Diageo in 2016. Big, spicy smoke balances against leather, citrus, and maritime minerality in a dram of serious depth and complexity. Essential for collectors and those seeking proof that Islay's peated character transcends any single era.
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Port Ellen 1978 / 37 Year Old / 16th Release (2016) Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and peaty character — smokey, citric, leathery, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's 1978 is a rare release from Islay's most mythologised closed distillery, aged 37 years and bottled at a robust 55.2% ABV by Diageo in 2016. Big, spicy smoke balances against leather, citrus, and maritime minerality in a dram of serious depth and complexity. Essential for collectors and those seeking proof that Islay's peated character transcends any single era.
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