Old Malt Cask Port Ellen 1979 Sherry Cask 21 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Clean, appetising smokiness and seaweed. Palate Oily, olivey. Bay leaves. A hint of cedar, but a bit empty. Finish Very distinctive. Flowery. Leafy, aromatic, smooth, soothing. Comment Port Ellen had such a distinctive character. This seems to be one of the less robust bottlings, yet has some character.

Dave Broom Nose Seaweed/high water mark notes with pipe smoke, tar and hessian mixed with sherried notes. Palate Rich, big and silky. Quite sherried, mixing winey flavours with a rich Islay character. Finish As much happens after you've swallowed as goes on in the mouth. Comment Classic depth but like all Port Ellen it needs time to open.