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    Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1978 - 4th Release (Special Release 2004) 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 56.2%
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    distillery/brandClosed Distilleries
    regionIslay Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    age25 Year Old Whisky
    bottler

    Port Ellen

    country

    Scotland

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    Port Ellen 25 Year Old 1978 - 4th Release (Special Release 2004)

    A rare Diageo Special Release of single malt from the legendary Islay distillery of Port Ellen, bottled in 2004! We were lucky enough to taste this release at Fèis Ìle 2011.

    Please Note: The top of the box has minor damage, but the bottle remains in great condition.

    This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed info and/or photos just get in touch!

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Maybe a touch of peanut butter in there somewhere? Touch of caramelised oranges, still great peat, and very well integrated.

    Palate

    Sweet, but somehow very rich in umami at the same time. Hangs around on the back of the tongue and down the sides of the palate for simply ages. We decided that peanut butter was actually a very good descriptor, as it really clings to the palate.

    Finish

    Long. Very Long indeed. Smashing.

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    Superb.

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