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Whisky Magazine Editor’s Choice Port Ellen 1982 2006 24 Years Old 57,6%

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Reviewed 20 July 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Douglas Laing
Age
24 years
ABV
57.6%
Vintage
1982
Bottled
2006
Bottles in release
300

An average Port Ellen, at least compared to the other dozen or so PE that I have tasted, and probably the least smoky PE

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Whisky Magazine Editor’s Choice Port Ellen 1982 2006 24 Years Old 57,6%

20 July 2026
89

An average Port Ellen, at least compared to the other dozen or so PE that I have tasted, and probably the least smoky PE

Nose

Typical Port Ellen nose, meaty, slightly salty, runs a bit hot, oysters

Body

Definitely more sweet than smoky, slightly zesty

Finish

Medium smoky, but an overall disappointing slightly hot & spicy finish

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