Port Ellen 1978 34 Year Old 13th Release (2013)

  • Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Distillery Bottling

70cl / 55%

Port Ellen 1978 / 34 Year Old / 13th Release (2013)

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The eagerly-anticipated 13th release from cult closed distillery Port Ellen. Always the most sought-after of Diageo's Annual Special Releases, this usually sells out worldwide within 24 hours and we expect this year to be no different.

Tasting Notes (2)
Facts

Facts

  • Bottler Icon

    Bottler

    Distillery Bottling

  • Age Icon

    Age

    34 Year Old

  • Vintage Icon

    Vintage

    1978

  • Bottling Date Icon

    Bottling Date

    2013

  • No of Bottles Icon

    No of Bottles

    2958

  • Country Icon

    Country

    Scotland

  • Region Icon

    Region

    Islay

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

  • Tasting Notes by Billy A

    • Nose

      Syrup, wax and crushed seashells, chamois leather and touches of brine. Water brings out more smoke, with a touch of citrus.

    • Palate

      Sweet and salty, with charcoal, ash, flashes of pink wafer sweetness, dark woody notes and sweet green apple, both flesh and skin. Water amplifies the savoury and smoky, with glazed ham and leather, and also lemon sherbert touches.

    • Finish

      Chocolate, liquorice, rich earth, herby hints and dark, perfumed smoke.

    • Comment

      Much bigger and darker than I was expecting, this dram definitely does well with a drop water. It’s got the archetypical Special Release coastal notes as well as some great rich woody notes that don’t overpower.

  • Producer's Note

    • Appearance

      A clear amber, like antique gold in sunlight. Dense beading, suggesting rich texture.

    • Nose

      Cautious and clean at first, with hints of dark toffee wrapped in wood smoke, then cooling oil of eucalyptus and a trace of bruised apple fruit. The wood smoke parts to reveal a savoury, meaty scent, then sweet honey, toasted cereals and a whole artist’s studio of oils. With water, it starts smoky (like vegetables on a barbecue) the underlying oiliness now punctuated by hints of lime.

    • Body

      Light, oily, smooth.

    • Palate

      Stunning. Caution is thrown to the winds as sweet and intense smoke races across the palate chased by fresh lemons, lemon zest and butter. This rich, fruity smoky-sweetness becomes tongue-coating, smooth dark chocolate enveloped in exquisite wood smoke. It drinks very well straight and when the attack slows, there’s yet more honey, lemon and a sprinkling of sea salt. If water is added it is smooth, lightly oily, much sweeter now and more accessible: still some salt, with a new spicy tingle.

    • Finish

      Long, coating, intense and sustained, all pervading scented smoke, hints of mint and bergamot, then finally dense and savoury, with an aftertaste suggesting cloves.

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