Port Ellen 21 Year Old / 25th Anniversary Maltings Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Ellen
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £7000
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Bottled in 1998 to mark 25 years of the Port Ellen Maltings, this 21-year-old represents the closed distillery at its peak—a window into Islay production before Port Ellen's permanent shutdown in 1983. Heavy peat, maritime smoke, and underlying coastal brine define the palate, framed by the distillery's distinctive peaty, slightly sulfurous character. Essential for those chasing the last authentic voices of classic Islay.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Ellen 21 Year Old / 25th Anniversary Maltings Islay Whisky is a from Port Ellen (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in 1998 to mark 25 years of the Port Ellen Maltings, this 21-year-old represents the closed distillery at its peak—a window into Islay production before Port Ellen's permanent shutdown in 1983. Heavy peat, maritime smoke, and underlying coastal brine define the palate, framed by the distillery's distinctive peaty, slightly sulfurous character. Essential for those chasing the last authentic voices of classic Islay.
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