Port Ellen for Thosop 26 Year Old, Oak Cask, Cask #222, 1983, Old Bothwell, 54.9%

Name: Port Ellen for Thosop 26 Year Old, Oak Cask, Cask #222, 1983, Old Bothwell, 54.9%
Brand: Port Ellen
Rating: 85 (1 reviews)

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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. An import company and independent bottler founded by esteemed collector and connoisseur, Luc Timmermans. The c ...

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Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Islay
Age: 26 Years
Vintage: 1983
Bottled: 2009
ABV: 54.9%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: Port Ellen
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Oak Cask
Bottling: Independent Bottling - Old Bothwell
Peated: Peated
Single cask: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: 222
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: N.A
Closure: Screw cap
Presentation: N.A
Series highlights: for Thosop
Historical context: Distillery closed in 1983
Special release: N.A
Allocation: Belgium

Nose: Coastal peat and iodine with lemon, tropical fruits, and a hint of vanilla and almonds.
Palate: Earthy peat and smoke, with lemon, pepper, and a rich, complex fruitiness.
Finish: Long, dry, and salty, with lingering smoke, lemon, and fruit.

85 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

saltair_notebook30 Aug

85 / 100

the appeal here is the contrast: earthy peat and smoke meet lemon and a rich fruitiness, while the finish turns dry and salty. That gives the character more shape than peat alone, and the lingering fruit keeps it from feeling one-note. It leans firmly toward smoke and coastal notes rather than the herbal or tea side i often gravitate toward, but the citrus and fruit make this an engaging direction.

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