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Port Ellen 2nd Annual Release 1978 2002 24 Years Old 59,35%

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Reviewed 15 April 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
24 years
ABV
59.35%
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2002
Bottles in release
12000

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Port Ellen 2nd Annual Release 1978 2002 24 Years Old 59,35%

15 April 2026
92

Nose

Smokier and punchier than the 11th, no more fruity notes, needs some water or else the smoke & alcohol will get overwhelming

Body

Meaty, smoky, hints of oranges & apple, some funky farmy notes. This would be amazing on a cold winter day

Finish

Very long finish that gets sweeter but still maintains the smoky, ashy peatiness

Other perspectives

External Review Links

WhiskyNotes — Ruben

Retrieved 05 October 2026

WhiskyNotes finds an austere, grassy and phenolic nose with lemon and camphor. A sweeter, chewy palate brings orange, pear, ash and salt, with some wax and liquorice. The long finish is mildly bittersweet, with peat and wood. Ruben awarded the second annual release 91 points.

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