Port Ellen – 27 Year Old 6th Release 1978 (70cl, 54.2%)

This is a 27 year old Islay single malt from Port Ellen, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2006 at a natural cask strength of 54.2%. It comes in a 70cl bottle and was part of Diageo's sixth annual Special Releases. Port Ellen was founded in 1825 and ceased production in 1983. The nose opens with lemon zest, sea spray and briny coastal notes. Medicinal peat smoke, honey, pepper and liquorice follow on the palate, and the finish is long and lingering.