Opinions of Port Ellen 25yo scotch whisky?
Looking at getting a bottle of Port Ellen 25yo, as I have read some good things, but also because of the growing scarcity of this whisky. However before I hand over $200 of my hard earned, I would be curious to hear if anyone here has tried it, and if so what they thought?
PeatPete
Nov 04, 2009 02:23AM
A buddy of mine has a bottle of PE, not sure of the age statement. It was like drinking liquid sausage, smooky. I'm not sure of the bottler of it either. Sorry, but I'm more of a bourbon drinker.
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Port Ellen is a good whisky with mid-level smoke along the lines of Caol Ila, but I frankly think Port Ellens are not worth the price. As you indicate, the price of the Port Ellen is largely based on its scarcity and popularity within the collector's market. Had the distillery not shut down, there is no way people would be paying these prices for it. I would much rather spend half as much on an Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Caol Ila, etc. Port Ellen is good whisky, it's just not appreciably better than the other Islays.
That being said, some people will pay for the experience of sipping a whisky that is no longer being made, and love the idea of the scarcity of it. I think that's perfectly legitimate and if that appeals to you, go for it.
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Thanks for that, was kinda what I suspected.... I had to ask myself why it had closed down if it was that good! And as I am not someone who cares at all about the scarcity or exclusivity of what I am drinking, just how good it tastes, I do believe I shall divert my strictly limited funds at some different products!
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