1978 Port Ellen 2nd Release 24 Year Old (Special Release 2002) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

Released in 2002 with an outturn of 12,000 bottles, this was the second occasion on which Port Ellen made it into Diageo's annual series. Nowadays, rarely found in Australia. 59.35% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.

Other reviews... Colour: pale gold. Nose: austere, stony, flinty and grassy. Cold ashes. A little difficult without water. With water: the tar comes out a little, a little paraffin, fusel oil, butter, smoked tea. Classic austerity. Mouth (neat): sweeter but still a little aggressive. Candied oranges, dried pears, sugared lemon juice… With water: nice farmy notes, dried apples and pears. Unusual notes of figs. Finish: long, rather sweet, peaty… Not the very best Annual Release I think bit still an excellent peaty Islayer. 90 points - whiskyfun.com