Port Ellen 1977 Bottled 1992 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Port Ellen Images of Islay 'Port Ellen Lighthouse' 1982 Malts of Scotland

In this case, Malts of Scotland leaves no doubt about the pedigree of this single malt. This Port Ellen was distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2013. So this is what? 31 years old? This is going to be a party, is it not? Soft, creamy and sweet nose with just a subtle hint of Islay, but mostly honey, butter, vanilla and sugarcoated orange peel. Apple...

Score 90/100

Port Ellen 14 Year Old 1983 Signatory Vintage

In December I tried a Port Ellen for the first time in years. No surprise as it does not cross my path that often and I am not willing to give up my left arm for a bottle. This cult whisky is now so expensive. But it really reignited my interest, so I bought me a couple of samples and enjoyed them over the weekend. Let me start with this golden...

Score 88/100

Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 Nectar of the Daily Drams

The Nectar of the Daily Drams is a Belgian bottler and importer. Three years ago they released this Port Ellen 1982 and people have whispered into my ear that it is absolutely stunning. Well, how can I not try it then? Stellar nose on soft smoke, soft minerals and a truckload of silt. Hint of hay. Wet rocks. Sea breeze. Fresh lemon juice sprinkled...

Score 92/100

Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1982 Dun Bheagan

Dun Bheagan is a label from Ian MacLeod distillers. Another one, for example, is Chieftain’s Choice. This bourbon hogshead #1521 was filled in 1982 and bottled in 2007 as a 25 Year Old. I will be putting sister cask #1520, bottled two years later as a 27 Year Old for Chieftain’s next to it. On the very sweet nose (of a PE at least) I get loads of...

Score 87/100