Port Ellen (silent) 17th Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 37 Year Old · 1979 Vintage
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The oldest Port Ellen ever released by Diageo from this long-closed Islay distillery and the 17th release in the Annual Diageo special releases.
Aged for 37 years in refill American Oak hogsheads and butts filled in 1979 and bottled at natural cask strength of 51% ABV.
Just 2988 bottles released and as always, along with the Brora the most in demand of the annual Diageo releases.
"Who needs power when you have all of this well mannered yet complex elegance, with its fine balance of sweet fruit, honeyed citrus, smoke, warmth and oak?
Whisky Magazine Recommended 9/10
A big characterful whisky perfect for winter.
The equal oldest Port Ellen ever released and it's an elegant classic, hitting all the notes you could want in style.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber-gold with radiant honey-copper highlights and a warm, burnished bronze core; subtle mahogany tints along the rim.
Nose
Hayloft freshness and farmyard character: barley, goat’s cheese and grass-and-straw notes mingle with a grass-laden fire. Juicy pineapple and orange rise, imparting bright fruit against the rustic, earthy backdrop.
Palate
Fruit-driven sweetness leads the way - orange chocolate, pineapple and golden syrup, layered with subtle honeyed citrus. A grassy fire builds, releasing smoke and a hint of smoked goat's cheese, then deepens into warm oak and spice. The finish is long and elegant, with citrus-peat echoes lingering through a refined, balanced mouthfeel.
Finish
An expansive finish where smoke lingers, gradually softening into honeyed sweetness and bright fruit—pineapple and citrus—leaving a warm, lingering afterglow of fruit long after the sip.
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