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Auction: SFW56 - Fine Wine & Whisky Auction
Lot: 296

Port Ellen-2nd Annual Release-1978-24 year old
Bottled 2002. Distilled and Bottled at Port Ellen Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.
Bottle number 4964 of 12000. In original carton. Good label. Level: into neck.
"... With water: the tar comes out a little, a little paraffin, fusel oil, butter, smoked tea. Classic austerity. Mouth (neat): sweeter but still a little aggressive. Candied oranges, dried pears, sugared lemon juice... With water: nice farmy notes, dried apples and pears. Unusual notes of figs. Finish: long, rather sweet, peaty." (5 stars-Whiskyfun)
70cl. Single Malt., 59.35% volume.
1 bottle

Sold for
HK$12,000

Starting price
HK$9000