Port Ellen 1979, 25 Years Old, 5th Release

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 57 by Martine Nouet and Michael Jackson.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Peaty and spicy. Curry. Quite zesty. Créosote. Palate Smooth at first, gently flowing down. Gets spicier but keeps a delicate malty sweetness. Smokier than on the nose. Hint of thyme. Spices keep the word. Finish Dry, smoky. Liquorice root. Comment A very good balance between nose and palate. An island character with a pleasant earthy background.

Michael Jackson Nose Calm and understated. Faint phenols hover over modestly smoky, grainy base notes. Palate Exquisite fruity malt character. Clootie dumpling? Becomes sharper with water. Finish More indulgent than the nose would suggest, and only slightly smoky. Comment Beautifully composed. Focused. Elegant, mature structure belies the inherent strength of this malt.