Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £177.94
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Port Ellen's now-legendary smoky, mineral complexity aged for 27 years and bottled under Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask label. As the Islay distillery closed in 1983, remaining stocks grow increasingly scarce and sought-after by collectors.
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Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 27-year-old single malt from Port Ellen (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Ellen's now-legendary smoky, mineral complexity aged for 27 years and bottled under Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask label. As the Islay distillery closed in 1983, remaining stocks grow increasingly scarce and sought-after by collectors.
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