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Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 16 Year Old, 1969, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
Connoisseurs Choice

Port Ellen Connoisseurs Choice 16 Year Old, 1969, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 35
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

An Islay distillery that developed a cult status following its closure by Distillery Company in 1983. Originally only providing fillings for blends, its single had become hugely sought-after by the turn of the 21st century, so much so in fact that it was re-opened again by Diageo in 2024. One of Scotland's most iconic and long-running independent bottling brands. Introduced by Gordon & MacPhail in ...

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 1,400.99
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 1,935.43
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 1,631.96
Region
Islay
Age
16 Years
Vintage
1969
Bottled
1985
ABV
40%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Connoisseurs Choice
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Connoisseurs Choice
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Very expressive given the low alcohol volume, and very balanced as well. Very maritime (Caol Ila style) with kelp and oysters, but quite fruity at the same time. Lots of cut apples, lime and tangerine. Hints of metal polish. Some marzipan. Mint. Soft medicinal notes and warm tar. Clean young Port Ellen, but the subtlety and the balance with the fruits is just excellent.
Palate
rather light, yes, but expressive. Again much sweeter and fruitier than expected. Sweetened grapefruit juice, lime and kumquats. Mixed with grassy peat and liquorice, a bit of smoke and plenty of kippers. Hints of moss. Hints of Yunnan pu-erh. Such a brilliant combination.
Finish
long, half ashy and half coastal (smoked fish).
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