Port Ellen (silent) Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a mahogany-tinted glow.

Nose

Peat smoke and sea spray rise from the glass, mingled with briny iodine and ash. Dark fruit notes like fig, prune and raisin are gilded by gentle sherry sweetness, cacao and toasted oak. Maritime minerals lend a refined spine, while leather and a whisper of spice deepen the aroma, signaling age and depth.

Palate

Bold, smoky peat leads the palate, tempered by maritime brine and a silky, waxy mouthfeel. Rich dried fruit, cocoa and espresso unfold alongside subtle oak spice, with hints of sweetness that deepen with air. The finish is long and smoke-kissed, leaving lingering iodine and ash.

Finish

Peat and sea spray shape a long, velvety finish, weaving dark chocolate, dried fig, and a whisper of coffee with sherry-soft sweetness. Maritime salt and refined ash linger, fading into a warm, lasting resonance on the palate.