Port Ellen 1983, 40 Year Old, Decanter, Duncan Taylor "The Rarest", 700ml
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has drawn from its extensive archives to release this exceptional 40-year-old single malt from Port Ellen, matured in a first-fill European oak sherry cask. Distilled in the early 1980s, this whisky reflects the character of Port Ellen’s iconic releases from that era.
Bottled in 223 at 52.4% ABV from cask #667, the whisky was initially matured on Islay before being moved to Duncan Taylor’s headquarters in Aberdeenshire in 2010 to complete its aging. Each decanter is hand-finished, individually numbered, and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. This marks Duncan Taylor’s first Port Ellen release since 2013.
Nose: A classic sherried Islay. Full of treacle toffee and leather mixed with bright fruity notes of blackberries and strawberries drenched in cream
Palate: Dark treacle toffee and more fruits, this time more cooked than fresh. Thick and chewy texture with roasted pecan nuts to the fore.
Finish: Long and seemingly everlasting. The dark bitter chocolate notes from the sherry cask persist to the last, along with some spicy toasted oak.
About Port Ellen Distillery:
Founded in 1825 on Islay, Port Ellen Distillery became famous for its peated single malts, prized for their smoky, maritime character. Though the distillery closed in 1983, its whiskies remain highly sought after, with limited stocks of rare casks available for special releases. Plans to reopen Port Ellen have been announced, underscoring its enduring legacy in the whisky world.