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Port Ellen 1974 17 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

ABV: 40% - Size: 70cl

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Another independent bottling of Port Ellen, a Scotch whisky from the Islay region. This was distilled some time in 1974 and then bottled and released by Gordon & Macphail. The volume (or ABV) of this whisky is 40 percent, which is common for blended Scotch although many single malts whiskies are bottled at higher strengths these days. The bottle size is 70cl.

About the whisky

Distillery:: Port Ellen Distillery
Bottler:: Gordon & Macphail
Age:: 17 Year Old
Region:: Islay
Category:: Scotch Whisky
Style:: Single Malt

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When this whisky was poured during the Diageo Masterclass at Spirits in the Sky, the tension in the room was palpable. For many, this was the highlight of the tasting – or even the festival. And why not. It does not happen every day that one can try a bottle that will set you back 3000 EUR, right? Port Ellen always has had something magical. But...

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Score 86/100

Port Ellen 1978 29 Year Old 8th Release (2008)

Official Port Ellen is fast becoming unaffordable. Hence I count myself lucky to have so many whisky buddies who are willing to share. I once had a bottle of the 7th Release, but that is long gone. Today I can put the 8th and 9th Release head-to-head. This 8th Release was bottled in 2008. The nose is soft, but expressive. Loads of citrus and...

Score 90/100

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