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Old Malt Cask Port Ellen 1978 24 Years Old

Brand
Old Malt Cask
Expression
Port Ellen 1978 24 Years Old
Type
Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age
24 Year Old
Vintage
1978
Abv
50.00%
Produced at
Douglas Laing & Co
Region
Islay
Availability
Worldwide
Guide Price
£41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website
http://www.douglaslaing.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
As though a sea breeze were gusting across the glass, and promising to blow a gale.
Palate
Firm, oily but drying. Bay leaves. Parsley. Emphatic seaweed.
Finish
Powerful, peppery, warming.
Comment
This one blew up a storm for me.

Dave Broom

Nose
Initially old style Californian chardonnay, all butter, nut and wood, ten the smoke starts and with water becomes pretty firm and severe.
Palate
Robust, firm, quite alcoholic, powerful. A nodule of sweetness in the middle.
Finish
Dry and austere.
Comment
Port Ellen has always struck me as the most Calvinist of Islay's malts.

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