Port Ellen 1978-1998 20 Year UD Rare Malts Selection

A dry and crisp Port Ellen. Port Ellen PORT ELLEN 1978-1998 20yo UD RARE MALTS SELECTION 60.90% The aroma features dry fig, pistachio-like nuts, slight chlorine or metallic notes, faint plum and orange, vanilla, a strong graininess, briny characteristics, plain cask notes, and a smoky, peaty dominance. Upon tasting, it delivers a spicy, strong attack with citrus notes, a slightly concentrated texture, savory grain flavors, nuts, a faint seafood dashi essence, moderate sweetness, and a dry, smoky finish. 【Good/Very Good】 UD Rare Malts, nearly official treatment of Port Ellen 1978, 20-year maturation. A dry, high-proof Port Ellen common in Rare Malts, where fresh fruitiness isn't prominent upfront. Instead, pistachio-like nuts, lingering graininess, cool metallic notes, and Islay malt characteristics like brine and strong peat take center stage. Even when drinking, the dry flavor profile remains, with a refreshing citrus nuance but minimal sweet undertones. Concentrated grain and seafood savory notes, along with strong peat, persist throughout. This dry nuance typical of Rare Malts seems to pair well with Port Ellen's profile. #Port Ellen (PORT ELLEN)