Port Ellen (silent) Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep coppery amber with mahogany highlights

Nose

Fresh peat and smoky coastal breeze rise with sea-salt and iodine, a briny shimmer against a clean, elegant core. Subtle sherry sweetness threads through dried fruit and waxy, oily notes, with toasted oak providing backbone. A vibrant, high-strength aroma that hints at age, balance, and Port Ellen’s maritime power.

Palate

Powerfully peaty yet unexpectedly fresh, this Port Ellen coats the palate with a silky, oily texture. Briny sea-salt and iodine mingle with dark sherry notes—figs, raisins, cocoa—while burnt sugar and orange zest provide warmth. The finish is long and peppery, with charcoal smoke and leather, a coastal echo of sweetness and smoke.

Finish

Long, coastal finish with refined peat smoke and a saline tang that lingers. Sherry sweetness threads through dark fruit and cocoa, while iodine and briny minerals gradually recede into warm, polished oak. The heat remains seamlessly integrated, leaving a resinous, sophisticated glow on the palate.