Port Ellen (silent) 9 Rogue Casks Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40 Year Old · 1979 Vintage
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Jim Murray's Best Single Malt Scotch | 35-40 Years Multiple Cask
The oldest ever release from Port Ellen! Known around the world as one of the most iconic whisky distilleries, Port Ellen 9 Rogue Casks has been created by Master Blender Craig Wilson. Marrying 9 rare casks of 40 year old whisky that lay hidden in warehouses waiting to be discovered. Nine stories that have come together to create one unique and momentous malt.
The stocks from Port Ellen before closure in 1983 are limited in quantity and highly revered by the whisky experts as they improve with age. Special releases of these stocks offer a unique opportunity to own a part of Port Ellen’s history. There are only 1380 bottles available of this release, which makes it both the oldest and the most limited public release from the distillery.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with coppery-mahogany depth and a warm honey-gold edge.
Nose
Delicate, grassy and herbal on the nose, with burnt tangerine skin and a whisper of smoke at cask strength. Water reveals more depth, bringing crème caramel and roasted coffee, entwined with red fruit compote and ripe peach skin.
Palate
Bonfire smoke dominates the palate, interwoven with pipe tobacco and supple leather, finished by warming wood spice and a lingering, oaken glow.
Finish
A long, wispy plume of smoke lingers, delicate yet persistent, with ember-soft warmth fading to a refined, smoky glow.
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