Port Ellen (silent) The Whisky Show 2011 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 28 Year Old · 1983 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery sheen and mahogany edges.

Nose

Intense peat smoke meets briny sea air and iodine, opening to dark fruit from sherry cask—prune, fig, raisin—with cocoa and espresso hints. Leather, tobacco, and polished oak add refined backbone, while vanilla and toffee glow softly in the background. A touch of maritime brightness keeps the aroma vibrant and lingering.

Palate

Powerfully peated with a maritime spine, this Port Ellen delivers smoky depth and rich sherry sweetness. Dried fig, raisin, and blackberry mingle with cocoa, espresso, and toasted spice. Leather and tobacco lend ballast to the mid-palate, while a long finish carries sea salt, ash, and lingering peat.

Finish

Long, maritime finish with coastal peat smoke that lingers, slowly giving way to rich dark fruit and cocoa. Sherry-cask warmth adds dried-fruit sweetness, vanilla and spice, fading into polished oak and a subtle saline kiss that remains with a refined, enduring glow.