Port Ellen 14 Year Old 1983 (casks 266 & 690) - Signatory Vintage
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £799
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in March 1983 and bottled by Signatory Vintage in July 1997, this Port Ellen matured across two butts at 43% ABV, capturing the final years before the distillery's closure. Early Islay character from a now-defunct producer commands significant collector interest.
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Port Ellen 14 Year Old 1983 (casks 266 & 690) - Signatory Vintage is a 14-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in March 1983 and bottled by Signatory Vintage in July 1997, this Port Ellen matured across two butts at 43% ABV, capturing the final years before the distillery's closure. Early Islay character from a now-defunct producer commands significant collector interest.
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