Port Ellen (silent) Connoisseurs Choice Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 1969 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with mahogany hues and burnished-gold highlights.

Nose

Coastal peat smoke drifts with brisk sea air and iodine, a briny lift that defines the nose. Sweet malt and honeyed fruit unfold—fig and apricot—woven with vanilla and toasted oak. A subtle sherry nuance lingers, rounded by waxy, maritime notes.

Palate

On the palate, a spellbinding balance of barley sweetness and maritime peat; a silky, slightly oily texture coats the mouth. Profound peat smoke mingles with brine, iodine and ash, opening to dried fruit, orange zest, and a touch of cacao. The finish lingers long with peppery spice, gentle oak, and a refined coastal warmth.

Finish

Long, maritime finish of peat smoke and sea spray, unfolding into dark cocoa, dried fig, and leather. Subtle espresso and antique oak linger, with a final iodine-touched glow and a whisper of sea salt that persists.