Port Ellen (silent) Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum Selection Single Cask Whisky 30 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Smoky, maritime nose with sea-salt and iodine notes shaping a rich sherried sweetness. Peat lingers like smoke over dark chocolate, dried fig and raisin, while cedar and vanilla echo from well-tended oak. A whisper of orange zest and espresso adds brightness, finished by a mineral, coastal nuance and aged leather.

Palate

Ripe peat and coastal brine envelope the palate, with dark fruit and sherry sweetness at the core. Silky smoke threads through cocoa, fig and raisin, while orange zest and treacle lift the sweetness. A saline, ash-tinged finish lingers, propelled by 53% cask strength and refined oak—a majestic Port Ellen balance of smoke, fruit and maturity.

Finish

Long, maritime and smoky, the finish clings with sea-salt and peat, unfurling into dark chocolate, espresso and dried fruit. Subtle oak spice lingers, with a whisper of leather and iodine, tapering to a velvety, resinous echo that persists on the palate.