1981 Port Ellen Bottled 2000 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail

The Port Ellen 1981 bottled in 2000 by Gordon & MacPhail under their Connoisseurs Choice range is a highly sought-after single malt from the silent Port Ellen distillery on Islay. Here are some tasting notes:

Nose: Shiny, rich gold tone with spicy and herbal notes. The peat influence is lighter and less medicinal compared to other Islay whiskies from the same period. There’s a nice round sweetness.

Palate: Warm and soft mouthfeel, yet expressive and intense. It has earthy notes that transition into seaweed over time. The whisky is pleasantly warming with a fine balance of flavors.

Finish: Long, very pleasant, and rather dry but not bitter. It ends with a malty-sweet and smoky finish