Port Ellen (silent) Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old

Colour

Deep, burnished amber with coppery shimmer and a hint of mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Smoked peat and maritime brine rise first, with iodine and sea-salt carrying a cool coastal tang. Underneath, subtle sweetness hints of dried dark fruit, cocoa, and vanilla, wrapped in toasted oak and a whisper of leather.

Palate

Smoke-laden and maritime, this Port Ellen unfolds with bold peat at the core, wrapped in briny sea air and ash. Subtle sherry sweetness threads through dark fruit—fig and prune—and cocoa nib notes, with coffee bitterness and oak spice. A touch of white pepper warms the mid-palate, while the finish lingers with smoke, salt, and a nuanced mineral sting.

Finish

An enduring maritime finish where peat smoke and sea-salt persist, softening into raisin-dried fruit and cocoa nibs. Subtle Sherry sweetness threads through, with gentle spice giving warmth that lingers, leaving a refined, smoky perfume as it slowly fades.