Port Ellen (silent) The McGibbon's Provenance Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old · 1981 Vintage
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A Port Ellen single malt bottled by McGibbon’s for the Provenance range, this 18 year old was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2000 after maturation in sherry casks, bottled at 43% ABV.
Sherry cask maturation brings dried fruit richness, gentle spice and oak depth, complementing Port Ellen’s distinctive coastal character, where peat smoke, maritime notes and citrus brightness combine in a balanced and refined style. Produced from stocks of this now-closed Islay distillery, it represents an increasingly scarce example of Port Ellen’s classic house character.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep copper-amber with mahogany undertones and a warm, lacquered glow; the sherry-influenced hue catches light with amber brightness and a whisper of ruby at the rim.
Nose
Rich dried fruit and gentle spice from sherry casks weave with warm oak, while Port Ellen’s coastal essence rises: peat smoke and maritime notes mingle with citrus brightness for a balanced, refined aroma.
Palate
Silky palate of dried fruit richness from sherry casks, supported by gentle spice and oak depth. Peat smoke and maritime notes braid through a coastal backbone, brightened by citrus zest. Balanced and refined, with a persistent finish that lingers with subtle warmth and spice.
Finish
Long, refined finish with coastal peat and sea spray lingering. Sherry-cask sweetness carries dried fruit and gentle spice into warm oak, while citrus zest threads through the fade, leaving a persistent Islay echo and a softly smoky, elegant tail.
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