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Gordon & Macphail Port Ellen 1979 1998 18 Years Old 61,1% Cask 7328+7239

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Reviewed 05 September 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Gordon & Macphail
Age
18 years
ABV
61.1%
Vintage
1979
Bottled
1998
Cask number
7328+7239

A good Port Ellen with a lot of oomph but hampered by the overwhelming spiciness but it’s understandable considering the age of this dram; acceptable quality given the quite affordable price (for a Port Ellen) of 50 SGD for a 20ml dram. The “Cask” series from Gordon & Macphail is often a hit or miss so it’s surprising to see a dram sitting in the middle

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Tasting Notes

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Gordon & Macphail Port Ellen 1979 1998 18 Years Old 61,1% Cask 7328+7239

05 September 2026
90

A good Port Ellen with a lot of oomph but hampered by the overwhelming spiciness but it’s understandable considering the age of this dram; acceptable quality given the quite affordable price (for a Port Ellen) of 50 SGD for a 20ml dram. The “Cask” series from Gordon & Macphail is often a hit or miss so it’s surprising to see a dram sitting in the middle

Nose

Beautiful coastal briny smoky nose, zesty, sweet

Body

Definitely a very zesty Port Ellen, very punchy as expected from the ABV With water it’s definitely more enjoyable, a bit briny and definitely still salty & spicy

Finish

Long lingering smoky finish

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