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Port Ellen 1979 24 Year Old 3rd Release 2003

ABV: 57.3% - Size: 70cl

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A Scotch Whisky distilled by Port Ellen and then matured for 24 years before bottling. At 57.3% you could certainly add a drop or two of decent water to this whisky to enhance the texture and open up the spirit.

About the whisky

Distillery:: Port Ellen Distillery
Age:: 24 Year Old
Region:: Islay
Category:: Scotch Whisky
Style:: Single Malt

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