Port Ellen (silent) 14th Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 35 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Dark coppery amber with mahogany undertones.

Nose

Voluptuous peat smoke swirls with coastal iodine and sea spray, deepened by sherry sweetness. Dried fig, raisin and plum mingle with dark chocolate, leather and tobacco, while orange zest and vanilla threads lift the perfume. A mineral coastal backbone lingers, revealing the 35-year maturity in every measured inhale.

Palate

Powerful and refined, this Port Ellen coats the palate with velvety Islay peat smoke and coastal brine. Sherry-influenced depth brings dark fig and raisin sweetness intertwined with leather and cocoa. A spicy, peppery heartbeat rises mid-palate, while a creamy, waxy mouthfeel lingers into a long finish of sea spray, tar and bitter chocolate.

Finish

An enduring coastal finish where peat smoke and iodine mingle with a sea-salt tang, fading slowly to dark chocolate, dried fruit, and leather. Spiced oak and pepper provide a gentle, warming echo that lingers as a resinous, ash-kissed ember.