Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £1599
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in 1975 at the now-closed Port Ellen distillery on Islay, this 25-year-old single malt represents a window into the island's peated heritage before production ceased in 1983. Independently bottled by Silver Seal.
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Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1975 - First Bottling (Silver Seal) is a 25-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, dried fruit, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1975 at the now-closed Port Ellen distillery on Islay, this 25-year-old single malt represents a window into the island's peated heritage before production ceased in 1983. Independently bottled by Silver Seal.
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