Port Ellen (silent) 6th Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (20cl) 27 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Dense amber-gold with coppery highlights and a mahogany edge, a rich honey-bronze glow in the glass.

Nose

Port Ellen's signature peat smoke and maritime iodine rise from the glass, braided with sea-salt brine. Sherry sweetness threads through dried fig and raisin, with cocoa, leather, and toasted oak. A whisper of vanilla and orange zest lifts the aromatics, while a mineral coastal breath lingers.

Palate

Silky yet muscular, the palate opens with coastal peat, iodine and a wave of sherry influence. Prune and fig mingle with dark chocolate, leather and toasted oak, brightened by orange zest and sea-salt. The finish is long and smoky, with drying spice and a refined coastal warmth lingering well after the last sip.

Finish

Long, maritime peat lingers, a plume of smoke and sea-salt that slowly fades. Dried fruit and cocoa surface, tempered by warm oak and subtle spice, with a sherry-edged sweetness weaving through. The finish remains elegant and steadfast, a refined, lingering smoke and ember of sweetness.