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Old Bothwell Port Ellen 1983 2009 26 Years Old 54,9%

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Reviewed 08 August 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Old Bothwell
Age
26 years
ABV
54.9%
Vintage
1983
Bottled
2009
Cask type
Oak
Cask number
220

A very well-balanced Port Ellen with a fantastic nose

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Old Bothwell Port Ellen 1983 2009 26 Years Old 54,9%

08 August 2026
91

A very well-balanced Port Ellen with a fantastic nose

Nose

Beautiful nose, I can honestly smell this all day; big punch powerful smoky, ashes & coal & slightly zesty

Body

The body is a very delicate balance of smoke & sweetness but it does get slightly spicier towards the end, gunpowder, more ashes & coal, industrial smoke, slightly salty

Finish

Long zesty finish

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