Port Ellen 1979 30 Year Old

Nose: seems a bit more modest than most previous bottlings. The peat influence is rather soft and the grist is coated in a honeyed sweetness. Dried fruits and pears. More medicinal notes than other official PE’s. Slightly mentholated. Lemons and a touch of vanilla. Apples. Mouth: coating mouth-feel, sweet delivery with a coal smoke centre. Soon the spices kick in (pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg). Hints of salty liquorice. Powerful and balanced. Finish: long, still quite sweet, fading on smoke, spices and liquorice.

After an 8th release with seamingly disappointed comments, this is a rewarding high-class dram. Especially the nose is excellent. A confident 30yo gentleman really.

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