Port Ellen 1982-2007 BBR #2470,2472 55.6%

A deep and rich Islay malt aged in sherry casks. Port Ellen PORT ELLEN 1982-2007 BBR #2470,2472 55.6% The aroma offers a profound sherry character with notes of berries and plum jam, chocolate, a hint of balsamic vinegar and Gorgonzola cheese. From the depths emerge cool chlorinated and metallic nuances, barbecue, and smoky peat. On the palate, it begins with a smooth, alcohol-free mouthfeel that expands into an aromatic richness. The flavors include concentrated fruits similar to the aroma, a subtle Gorgonzola note, a rich sweetness with a tightening tannic finish. It is firmly smoky with herbal undertones, slightly metallic and cold nuances, yet simultaneously warm barbecue-like warmth. The finish is long and deep. 【Very Good】 This Port Ellen 1982 was bottled by BBR in 2007, matured for approximately 25 years across two casks. Although not explicitly stated, it clearly reflects the influence of a deep sherry cask. Despite being cask strength, it has mellowed nicely due to the nearly 10 years since bottling. The sherry cask characteristics of red-purple jam and chocolate-like warmth, along with the Islay peatiness, were strongly present. It is likely that initially there were more sulfuric nuances, and this depth of sherry character emerged from those changes over time. While not as pronounced as in Ardbeg, it had cool nuances of chlorine and metal, as well as the occasional butyric acid-like cheese notes reminiscent of Gorgonzola found in Springbank, creating an interesting contrast between warmth and cold. Notably, even the last sip of this bottle showed increased integration, with warm and cold elements as well as cheese-like nuances blending seamlessly rather than being perceived separately. The evaluation was upgraded from G/VG to VG at that time. A long-matured Islay malt in sherry casks, bottled at cask strength, and from the closed distillery of Port Ellen. It seems like such unique bottlings will become increasingly rare. #Port Ellen (PORT ELLEN)