Name: Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Port Ellen
Price: 3900.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Medicinal notes. Port Ellen closed in 1983, making this 40-year-old from cask 17544 (distilled September 1982) a rare window into the lost Islay distillery's final years. Bottled by Douglas Laing for their 75th anniversary in July 2023, this refill butt maturation carries the maritime peat and briny intensity Port Ellen is remembered for, presented in just 290 bottles with hand-signed certificate.

Question 2

Is Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 70/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (59.1%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) costs £3900 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 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 59.1% ABV, Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) — 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 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) similar to Balvenie 30 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 £3900 for Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) similar to Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 £3900 for Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing).

Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17544) - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)

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