Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1982 Eidolon Second Release is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1982 and matured for four decades before bottling in 2022. This is the second instalment of the Eidolon trilogy from Hunter Laing & Co., created in anticipation of the rebirth of the legendary Port Ellen distillery. A true relic of Scotland’s whisky heritage, this rare expression was limited to just 403 individually numbered bottles.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Ultra-rare 40-year-old Port Ellen
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Second chapter in the exclusive Eidolon trilogy
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Just 403 bottles worldwide
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A majestic Islay dram from a lost distillery, soon to rise again
A hauntingly elegant Port Ellen that bridges the past, present, and future of one of Scotland’s most iconic silent stills.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour, the nose opens with immediate sherry cask influence – rich red fruit, cocoa, cherry, pecan, caramel and sweet pipe tobacco.
On the palate it is intense and expressive, with dark chocolate, espresso, citrus, polished wood, more fragrant tobacco and an all-encompassing Islay peat smoke. With time in the glass and a few drops of water added more herbal notes and a sea-breeze/oyster freshness are apparent.
The finish is never-ending, with old fishing nets, tar, honey, black tea and chocolate almonds lingering on. Truly a wonderful example of the legendary Port Ellen Distillery’s output.
