Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
Tasting Notes
The Port Ellen 1983 26 Year Old, bottled by McGibbon's for their Provenance series, represents another precious remnant from this legendary lost Islay distillery. Distilled in 1983 and matured in refill butt #5133 until its bottling in Spring 2009 at 46% ABV, this travel retail exclusive was bottled without chill filtration or added coloring to preserve its natural character. The whisky unfolds with a distinctively coastal nose where herbal notes mingle with salty sea breezes and smoking ashes. The palate delivers Port Ellen's characteristic intensity through notes of creosote, tar, and iodine, creating a quintessential maritime profile. The journey concludes with a complex finish where leather and salty liquorice linger alongside ashy notes, demonstrating why Port Ellen's limited remaining stocks continue to captivate whisky enthusiasts around the world.