Port Ellen (silent) James MacArthur Fine Malt Whisky Miniature 12 Year Old

Colour

Deep copper-gold with rich mahogany depth and a warm amber halo.

Nose

A powerful plume of peat-smoked aroma, briny sea air and medicinal iodine rise from the glass. Underneath, treacle sweetness mingles with dried fruit, ash and burnt sugar, while peppery spice and warm oak lend structure. Coastal minerals and a faint citrus zest kiss the nose, signaling power and refined complexity at this 62.7% ABV.

Palate

Powerful peat smoke leads the palate, with medicinal iodine, maritime brine and a wave of charred oak. Sherry-cask sweetness unfurls as dried fig, raisin and dark chocolate mingle with a velvety, oil-dense mouthfeel. At 62.7% ABV, a peppery warmth lingers into a long, ash-smoked finish accented by sea salt and spice.

Finish

Powerfully long and maritime, the finish coats the tongue with coastal peat, ash and iodine, then softens into dark fruit, cocoa and a whisper of sherry. Briny sea spray lingers with peppery spice and charred oak, fading to a warm, refined sweetness that holds on the palate.