Port Ellen (silent) Raising Of The Standards Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 17 Year Old

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-bronze hues and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Profound Islay peat and maritime brine rise, with iodine and sea-salt nuance. Dark dried fruit and fig blend with orange zest, cocoa and a whispered vanilla from sherry cask aging, all perched on waxy barley. Complex, coastal, and alluringly smoky.

Palate

Coastal peat and savory smoke lead the palate, tempered by a salty-brine lift. Dark fig and chocolatey cocoa unfold alongside dried fruit, with leather, tobacco and a touch of oak adding depth. Balanced warmth and a long, mineral finish echoing the sea.

Finish

Long and expressive, the finish releases peat smoke and maritime brine, giving way to dark fruit and cocoa. Sherried sweetness threads through candied orange and fig, with toasted almond and spice adding depth. A final, saline warmth lingers, leaving an oak-resin kiss and a gentle, lingering smoke.