Port Ellen (silent) 7th Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 28 Year Old · 1979 Vintage
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One of the most highly rated Port Ellen whiskies, this is he 7th Special Release official bottling of Port Ellen from Autumn 2007. Distilled in 1979, this is a 28 Year Old Single Malt.
A wonderful mixture of sweetness, floral notes and maritime qualities are present on the nose, very alluring and enticing. The palate again shows a lovely balance of sweetness and smoke with spice, minerality and texture also present.
The oldest Port Ellen in the series to date, the whisky shows a great level of complexity and freshness for its age.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep, burnished amber with coppery reflections and mahogany edges.
Nose
An alluring bouquet of honeyed sweetness, delicate florals and maritime sea-air notes. The aroma is refined and inviting, with coastal brightness that hints at the depth and complexity to follow.
Palate
Sweetness and smoke mingle on the palate, enriched by spice and mineral notes. A velvety, textured mouthfeel grows with depth and complexity, finishing with balanced warmth.
Finish
Long and maritime, the finish threads gentle sweetness through waves of peat, with warming spice and mineral brine. Subtle oak echo and lingering smoke fade slowly, leaving a refined, textured memory of Port Ellen’s age and complexity.