Port Ellen 1981 10 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1397

Jun 3, 2026, 18:44:54

😊 This dram's a proper beast, honestly. First sip, you get cigar ashes and coal upfront – acrid, but in a good way, like some mad bonfire. Then there's hints of fish oils and linseed oil, almost plasticine-y, with that tarry peatiness screaming coastal vibes. Smoked salmon and green pepper pop up too, alongside a superb almondy/tarry profile. Fresh almonds and apple peel sneak in for balance. It's saltier than most, packs more punch – less easy and immediate, for sure. Bags of various ashes linger in the finish, long and perfect. Budget series or not, it's bloody impressive. 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1323

Jun 2, 2026, 10:53:29

刚倒了一杯，一闻就有沿海的风带着泥煤和一点点亚麻籽油的味儿，还有木材香。喝起来比闻着更咸，那个杏仁加焦油的 profile 太 superb 了，简直完美。感觉不那么容易接近，但就是让人停不下来 😊 联想到了苹果皮和 strong 的烟熏三文鱼，蒸馏酒里透着新鲜杏仁和一些老旧的油味。后段有雪茄灰的香，轮廓分明又 well-chiselled。有点 acrid 但鱼油和青椒的 hints 很特别。 虽然说是 budget 系列，但 packs more punch，像个 beast 一样带劲，尾调长得完美 👌

Whiskyspace Notes 1264

May 27, 2026, 10:38:56

Honestly, this one hits me like a seaside bonfire right off. 🔥 Big tarry peatiness up front, almost like standing downwind of smoked salmon on the grill. Then it settles into this weirdly cozy mix – fresh almonds and wood, like being in a dusty old workshop. Bit of a beast, packs more punch than you'd expect. Gets that coastal vibe right, with whispers of fish oils and coal. That acrid edge hangs around, but in a good way, balancing out this strange, long finish of linseed oil and… honestly, hints of long-forgotten paints in a shed? A real character.

Cameron Thompson

May 26, 2026, 08:37:04

Bright and coastal straight away 🌊 Loads of smoked salmon, tarry peat and cigar ash, with a salty kick that keeps building. There’s a fresh almond thing too, plus white wine, apple peel and a wee bit of green pepper. A bit oily, a bit acrid, but in a good way. Long, smoky, salty finish — proper punchy stuff. 🥃

Jade Davis

May 21, 2026, 21:40:52

Warm and easy-going, with a bit of honey, oak and gentle spice. Feels cosy rather than showy — nice wee sipper for a quiet evening 🥃✨