Port Ellen (silent) Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 1980 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a copper-gold glow and hints of mahogany.

Nose

Peat smoke rises with sea spray and iodine, a maritime core that anchors the nose. Beneath, a soft sweetness hints at vanilla and toasted barley, with citrus zest giving lift. Coastal, smoky, and refined—Islay character wrapped in Port Ellen’s signature restraint.

Palate

Intense peat and coastal brine greet the tongue, then unfold a sherry-tinged sweetness of dried fruit—figs and cherries—balanced by dark cocoa and espresso. Spices rise with oak, delivering a long, smoky finish that lingers with maritime warmth.

Finish

Long, maritime finish of peat and sea salt, with mineral iodine and a whisper of ash. Beneath, subtle sweetness of dried fruit and cocoa lingers, then a warm, smoky echo slowly fades.