XOP Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1983

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 54.3%

An astonishing bottling from Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range - this is a well-sherried 35 year old single malt produced at Islay's long-closed Port Ellen distillery! It was aged in a single sherry hogshead from march 1983 to March 2019, then bottled at cask strength with an outturn of only 128 bottles. The whiskies from Port Ellen have become hugely sought-after, and this one is sure to turn a few heads...

Tasting Note

Nose

The nose shows a wonderfully smoky character alongside burnt brown sugar and cured meats.

Palate

The palate is full of mocha/cocoa, BBQ smoke and stewed dark fruits.

Finish

The finish goes on and on with rich spices, peat and treacle.