Port Ellen distillery closed its doors and quieted its stills in 1983. Since then, much of it has been demolished.
But the warehouses remain, and inside them a steadily decreasing number of oak casks slumber on.
This Single Cask Release form Douglas Laing was distilled in March 1983 and bottled October 2011.
This is bottle no. 114 of 227.
Please note due to the age, the condition of the labels and packaging and also the fill levels.
Nose: Wisps of bonfire smoke mingling with salty seaweed, smoked bacon and sweet barley.
Palate: Perfectly peated and oceanic in style with BBQ’d meat, leather and a distinct earthiness.
Finish: Lingering with charred oak, fire embers and a maritime salty tang.