
scotch whisky Whisky
Port Ellen, 40 Year Old, Casks Of Distinction
RRP £23,500 Est
Forty-year-old Port Ellen is a rarity, and although a legendary whisky, not all bottles are as good as the expectations of tasting them. This, however, was very good. It was bottled by proprietor Diageo for a private client under the Casks of Distinction programme. This had sweet smoke and iodine, a metallic top note and hints of salinity, with toasted turnips on the back palate. It is complex, with fresh green apples keeping the whisky fruity as the salty flavours build across the palate.
Spirit Details
Master Category
Whisky - Scotland
Country
Scotland
Alcohol
44.4%
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Old and Rare Whisky Show
Blind
No
Tasted by
Colin Hampden-White, Charles MacLean, Lora Hemy