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49.9% ABV5/10 Peat
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Islay · Scotland
Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year
Lightly smoky and layered, with Citrus, Smoke, Leather, Spice and Mineraal.
40 years50.9% ABVAmerican oak hogsheads & refill butts
Editorial flavour profileProduct sourceReview date: Not recorded yet
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Bottle profile
The six values describe flavour intensity from 0 to 10; they are not quality scores.
- Smoke
- 6/10
- Fruit
- 4/10
- Sweet
- 4/10
- Wood
- 6/10
- Spice
- 8/10
- Maritime
- 7/10
Key facts
- Style
- Single malt
- Origin
- Scotland · Islay
- Age
- 40 years
- Strength
- 50.9% ABV
- Cask
- American oak hogsheads & refill butts
- Peat
- 6/10
- Status
- Reopened
What can you expect?
Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year
Lightly smoky and layered, with Citrus, Smoke, Leather, Spice and Mineraal.
About the distillery
Port Ellen
Port Ellen was founded in 1825 and is based in Port Ellen, Islay. Its recorded operating status is reopened.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year taste like?
Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year is editorially described here with Citrus, Rook, Leer, Kruiden, Mineraal. Check the product source for the exact bottling.
Is Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year smoky?
Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year has a peat intensity of 6 out of 10 in this comparison. This describes intensity, not quality.
What can I compare with Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year?
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