Port Ellen (silent) Old Malt Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 26 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold with coppery highlights and a warm mahogany edge.

Nose

Aromas of coastal peat and smoky brine rise from the glass, enlivened by a whisper of rum finish. Caramel, vanilla and treacle cloak ripe banana and dried pineapple, while spice—clove and cinnamon—lifts the profile. Beneath, sea-salt brightness with dark chocolate and fig hints promises depth and quiet refinement.

Palate

Opulent and peat-forward, this Port Ellen coats the palate with coastal smoke and a sea-salt lift, softened by a luxurious rum finish. Caramelized molasses, dried fig, raisin and banana mingle with vanilla, coconut and warm spice, delivering a satin, oily mouthfeel. Dark chocolate, leather and ember-like smoke emerge, leading to a long, warming finish of pepper, ginger and tropical fruit.

Finish

Long, smoky finish where Port Ellen’s peat and maritime salt intertwine with rum-derived sweetness. Tropical molasses, dried fruit and vanilla linger, followed by warming spice and oak that gradually fades to a softly saline, pepper-kissed afterglow.