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Отзывы описывают Port Ellen 1978 как классический, сложный и мощный виски с дымными, морскими, цитрусовыми и травянистыми нотами, при этом алкоголь (около 60%) часто воспринимается хорошо интегрированным. Многие отмечают длинный финиш и высокую питкость.
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В текстовых отзывах этот Port Ellen 1978 последовательно описывается как классический представитель винокурни с высокой сложностью и мощным характером. В ароматах чаще всего упоминаются дым, торф, морские и минеральные ноты (морской воздух, водоросли, ракушки, соль, йод), цитрусовые (лимон, грейпфрут), а также травянистые, цветочные, медовые, ванильные и фруктовые оттенки; иногда встречаются ноты кожи, табака, кофе, шоколада и технические/нефтяные тона. Во вкусе отмечают маслянистость и полноту, дым, торф, цитрусы, специи и перец, солёность, а также хорошую балансировку сладкого и сухого. Несмотря на крепость около 60%, многие рецензенты пишут, что алкоголь хорошо скрыт и не ощущается резким. Финиш в большинстве отзывов описывается как длинный, иногда очень длинный, с дымом, солью, цитрусом, травами и дубовыми специями.
Вместе с тем в отзывах есть и критические замечания: часть рецензентов называют виски «резким» или «грубоватым» на финише, отмечают, что дуб может быть слишком заметен, а некоторым не хватает фруктовости во вкусе. Несколько человек указывают, что виски требует времени в бокале и иногда капли воды. Общая тональность отзывов — очень высокая оценка качества, сложности и баланса, с отдельными оговорками о цене и о том, что стиль не для всех.
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нос 94 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
A classic. Like a Port Ellen, the nose is often absolutely outstanding in terms of aroma and complexity. Just my thing. In the mouth and in the finish it is much more snappy than expected and the oak pushes quite a bit, almost a little too much. Still a grand old Port Ellen. But there were some whose noses also held out the aroma. Damned. Now I'm already making a 92 point malt bad. It was a pleasure to have a Port Ellen in my glass again.
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| Нос | 92 | slightly smoky, hemp rope and tar, slightly maritime and mineral, citrus fruits, light fruits, slightly sweet, spices, baking spices (vanilla), herbal idea. 91-92 |
| Вкус | 92 | smoky-sweet, a little spicy, citrus fruits, light fruits, a little honey, spices, oak/woody notes, and spice, peppery idea, smoke, coffee, some hemp rope and ash, slightly salty and mineral. Tolerates water well, but doesn't necessarily need it. The alcohol is very well integrated, despite 60% no alcoholic spiciness. 92 |
| Финиш | 91 | Hemp rope, smoke, ash, oak spice, citrus, slightly salty. 91 |
It's hard to believe that it's 60% ABV, the alcohol is perfectly integrated. Very good dynamics of aromatic development in the glass. I always wondered what kind of Port Ellen this is, what kind of magic is paid for by such funds. And now I understand - for balance and the highest quality in all parameters. Everything about it is almost perfect. Elegantly smoky, oily, even somewhat funky, very drinkable, deep, rich, dynamic. Just a great example of Ayla. Is it worth today's money? I don't think so, but it's worth a try. In the nose - lemon, ash, smoked fish, Ulon green tea, something technical (some kind of fuel or lubricant), herbal collection, and also buns with lemon cream. Pistachio halva appears with water. The taste is delicate and berry. The aftertaste is long. And once again I will note the incredible drinkability, at this degree. In general, I really liked it. Would I take a sample again for this price? - definitely not
I haven't had anything like this in a long time: everything here is good
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Sea air, seafood, smoke from a dying fire, roasted citrus, sponge cake, lemon tart, a touch of medicinal, brine, ash, herbal tea, and after a while, the sweetness of red fruits. Brilliant on the nose, very complex, dense, with the alcohol completely hidden. Wow! Powerful on the tongue, great smoke, oily and thick, fudge, baked citrus, ash, herbs, yellow and white fruits, brine, minerality, seafood, well-hidden alcohol, you can't even feel the 60%. The finish is long, becoming drier, the smoke fades beautifully, it's maritime, citrusy, fresh, herbal, with a metallic-mineral finish.
нос 93 · вкус 94 · финиш 92
Seafood, shrimp in white wine sauce, seaweed, sushi, vanilla pudding tartlet with lemon zest, sea breeze, campfire smoke, eucalyptus, apple tea with mint, salted breadsticks, ash, tobacco, leather.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
Very strong bourbon cask peat. Citric lemon with honey sugar. Peat was dominant on nose, seaweed and oyster and then floral, but peat wasn't that strong in the palate but heavily floral, which was good for me. (I personally believe that the old peat should be gentle and smooth peat) Truly delicate and smooth, white heather and some tropical fruity sugar. Finish is long, smooth and subtle.
нос 92 · вкус 94 · финиш 94
нос 93 · вкус 94 · финиш 94
Note was made 30th of April 2006. The bottle was a gift from a dear friend of mine. Does anyone else remember Stig at ScotSpain in Kopenhagen? The colour was greenish gold.
Port Ellen 1978 RMS- amazing, unbelievable character and structure , comfortable citrus, lemon peel, grassy, sea feeling, smooth peaty, sweet bakery, finish is very long
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Lemon, clean, tad boozier than expected on the nose, well balanced on palate
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
OB Port Ellen H2H result :- 1st - 12th release 2nd - 2nd Release 3rd - 1st Release 4th - 22 year Rare Malts 5th - 20 year Rare Malts 6th - 3rd Release See thread https://www.whiskybase.com/contribute/group/73/topic/16768/the-head-to-head-whisky-thread-for-tastings-h2h?page=3
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
https://kaypingers-whiskyblog.de/frontend/fullarticle.php?id=317 Color: straw yellow Nose: Creamy-waxy-sweet! Vanilla sticks, honeycombs, lime and gentle lemon. Overall maritime-spicy, with white peppercorns, smoke and peat (but less than 20yo). It continues with aromas of dull, green fruit, such as ripe avocado and crab apple, accompanied by oak. A very nice balanced and harmonious nose - great! Taste: First gently lying on the tongue, then creamy and spicy to razor-sharp salty. Cayenne pepper, red chilli, vanilla, grapefruit and high-quality peat! In addition beautifully integrated wood and sweet peat-mud - fantastic !! With preserved herbs and fresh mint it goes into the finish. Finish: Long - fresh, spicy and always delicious! The fruit and the peaty phenols are still taut. Honey, vanilla, smoke, wet coal, hot asphalt - and always sweet-fruity-fresh to the end. 94 points N: 93P / G: 95P / F: 93P
Opened this one on my wedding day back in 2016, just had another small sample of it and it is as good as I remember. Dirty citrus and peat. Nice saline quality to it. Some call it rough but for me this is about as good as it gets.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Most of the times it is a different song when RMS is playing some Port Ellen swings. This is a great example. You have to take some time to get this malt going and a few drops of water.
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| Нос | 91 | delicate smoke; maritime; Sea air; mussel shells; Seaweed; fresh citrus notes; a hint of grassy notes |
| Вкус | 92 | creamy, oily and full-bodied; powerful body; initially sweet; slightly tart and fruity in the direction of citrus fruits; then comes a tingly pepperiness; also beautifully maritime on the palate; Pepper; oak wood seasoning |
| Финиш | 92 | peppery-spicy; further fresh-maritime; Seaweed; citrus; delicate smoke |
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нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
It does exactly what it says on the tin, in whisky terms. A straightforward, no nonsense dram.
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
fat, unctuous peat vanilla, candied lemon an earthy and dirty side, a little grassy macerated cooked fruits, a little aged and moldy, intense, black grapes and old plums wood, encaustic, leather
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| Нос | 92 | fruity peat cooked citrus |
Straight Jacket Let’s finish this line-up of Port Ellen samples with this official bottling from the famous Rare Malts Selection (the predecessor of the Diageo Special Releases). It has spent almost as much time in the bottle as it did in the cask. I sometimes see this bottle at auctions, but it will then set you back between 950 and 1500 EUR. Take your time for this one. Very complex nose on vanilla and almonds, joined by grapefruit, graphite, diesel oil, walnuts and the skin of Pink Lady apples. Then more citrus, candle wax, wet rocks, caramel and white fruit. Unexpected hint of mokatine and cold coffee. Becomes quite salty after a few minutes. Salted caramel, nougat, liquorice. Delicious. OMG! O-M-F-G! What a powerhouse. Sweet versus salt, but the salt is clearly stronger. Almost brackish, sturdy and feisty on tar and diesel, lemon and oyster sap, kippers and all of this is a straight jacket of smoke. Man, this makes me very, very happy. The finish is a grand continuation of the palate, lasts forever and fills me with a satisfaction beyond words. There is a god and it has been captured in this bottle!
A great malt for sure, but not an extinct style, IMO. Really intense Port Ellen in its prime. Another take no prisoners Rare Malt. Really great in some ways, pretty rough on the finish.
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| Нос | 92 | Lemon oils, brine, capers, oysters, sea shells, very clean nose on honey, brine and citrus. Lovely. |
| Вкус | 91 | Thick honey, pretty rough at full strength, a real brute. Waxy, hot cayenne, seashells, lemon and capers, peat builds - menthol, brisket, charcoal, billowing smoke |
| Финиш | 89 | Burnt plastic, iodine, heavy black smoke, bandaids, tiger balm. Really condensed and intense finish. A little too rough here. |
Soft vanilla with brine and salty apple and tangerine on the nose. The palate is enveloping and complex, with salts and more orchard fruits, mint ice cream, oily liquorice and nuts, evolving with a wave of vanilla smoke that carries the notes from the palate into a huge finish.
Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/ljoosdbaVGU
нос 91 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 94
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
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нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
An intensely peated expression of Port Ellen, my favorite official bottling of Port Ellen.
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
Comments Good , old fashioned, Port Ellen, nothing more to say really.
нос 92 · вкус 94 · финиш 93
Metallic peat cold smoke, coins, seaweed, lemon. At this strength, the alcohol is well integrated. Volcanic ash. Fruit notes. A heap with moldy hay. Ringing, the taste is sharp and dry, long multifaceted finish. 23-23-24-23
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 94
The nose is a little closed (I don't indulge in water so as not to lose the aftertaste), but then there's a lot of sensations! 22 23 23 23 91
Another wonderful Port Ellen. I'm really grateful to have access to this great dram. Hard to believe it's over than 60%, and it has good balance and complexity.
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| Нос | 94 | At first ....Yes ...delicate briny, medicinal peat, but like sound of thunder with smoke and hints of red fruits... soon, hints of floral notes, lemon, raspberry, elderflower and hints of tropical fruits comes!and it's getting bolder. Heather, herbal, fruity, and briny and smoky. great intense with great complexity. what an extreme nose. |
| Вкус | 95 | Magical. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!! strong and bold with wonderful complex! massive but warm. Creamy, lemon,hints of tropical fruits, heather,ashes, citrus,salty, briny (kind of smoked salmon like) white pepper. |
| Финиш | 94 | Long and warm. Notes of taste continues... some hints of ginger and salty,some sweet fruits and hints of floral notes also comes. Really wonderful. |
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Strong smoke in the nose, herbal peat (ambiguous, isn`t it?). Sweet campfire smoke, pleasantly strong and powerfull with a long firy finish. Only for hard mens )
нос 96 · вкус 93 · финиш 97
Bottle # 2542 sold empty at ebay.
Smell ---------------------- 94 taste--------------------95 End rhyme--------------------94
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
An excellent, multi-dimensional, super-saturated and complex whisky, an extremely wide palette of derivatives, a symphony of shades and midtones, bright, peppy, lively, perfectly balanced. Flaws? - there are none.
Nose pops up amazingly, great balance
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| Нос | 94 | Lemon juice with pepper, fermented strawberries, red ripe berries, smoked fish on a fire, eucalyptus, church candles, coffee beans, selected tobacco leaves |
| Вкус | 91 | Citruses in sweet smoke, sprinkled with pepper spices, oysters in oil |
| Финиш | 93 | Pine needles, burnt dried fruits, cough mixture, coal dust |
Very strong idea. Nothing hurts, not even the alcohol. The copper-salt-lemon combination in particular is extremely entertaining and stimulating, but everything else is not without it either. Rare malt style in its purest form. For the full review, click here: (including five other Port Ellen) https://nichthalbendrinks.de/2024/02/15/relicts-of-port-ellen/
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
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нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
Big, chewy, oily, maritime thing - blew my mind - my first PE after all these years….spectacular Tasted LMDW Singapore 15.4.2025 with EL Was a favourite of EL
нос 93 · вкус 95 · финиш 94
My review can be found here: http://themaltdesk.blogspot.dk/2015/06/port-ellen-1978-rare-malt-selection.html
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
You always expect something exceptional from Port Ellen, especially in the Rare Malts series. I drank the same 20 - year-old and it was a masterpiece. Let's see what we have here... after tasting, I can say that this is a great whisky for a long meditation.
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| Нос | 92 | The smell of fresh grass, fresh meadow. Faint smoke. The smell of fresh lime and fresh yellow Apple with a leaf at the base. Warm sweet Apple jam. In the second glass, he poured a little whisky and a few drops of water. In this glass, the floral theme rises, the newly mown grass that dries into hay. Notes of Duchess. Pears. |
| Вкус | 93 | Taste. Native taste of Port Ellen. The mouth is filled with fruit sweetness. It's like I've stuffed my mouth full of Apple, pear, apricot, peach, and a couple of dried fruits, all of which are replaced by the taste of marmalade from the same fruit, and then, Montpensier lollipops. It's like I emptied the whole box out of greed and couldn't handle it. Mouth and saliva are missing. Now the drum of water. It is much softer and much sweeter, smooth, velvety. |
| Финиш | 92 | Aftertaste of sweet pear with a little bitterness from its seeds, Apple, jam with foie Gras. Long sweet aftertaste. The transition from sweet to sweet is accompanied by a moment of taste, as if you ate fresh grass. In the dram with water, the aftertaste is also sweet, but with a slight bitterness, which happens in the seeds (kernels) of fresh apricots. And again, sweetness. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 82
Nose: The beginning is powerful, dry smoke, burning paper. Then the fruitiness of citrus is enhanced, followed by seafood and floral fragrance. The aroma began to become more moist. Ink, walnut oil, snake fruit, coconut wax, metal, almond cookies. The bottom of the cup has a salty smell, which can be found by just stuffing your nose in, and this smell is trying to use alchemy to sublimate all other flavors. Finally, this is a very complex bottle of whisky. For it, only the constant change is the same, and the balance is also perfect. Drink: The taste is oily and smooth, and the mouth is occupied by wonderful smoke, citrus, lemon, carbon, orange peel, dark chocolate, licorice, and many carbons, which secrete a lot of saliva. Overall: I keep wanting to add flavor descriptions to the fragrance column, but I find that I have written too much. But there are still fresh pineapple and dirty dog paws, don’t you write it?
нос 93 · вкус 94 · финиш 93
You really have to give the dram time. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle
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| Нос | 88 | Very strong and intense at first. Do I like that? Phew. Changes over time in the glass and becomes more accessible. Seaweed, maritime, with a light fruitiness. Umami, a little mold. Good but not very profitable. |
| Вкус | 89 | Strong, dull maritime notes. Behind that, some fruit again. |
| Финиш | 92 | Salty maritime, with a light fruity sweetness behind it. Long. |
Character: Incredibly complex, one can spend a long time with it and very tasty.
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| Нос | 93 | Very soft, with a low alcohol presence. There is a hint of smoke, followed by the scent of Cadbury lemon cake, tropical fruits, and honey. |
| Вкус | 93 | Amid the smoke, there is a touch of sweet citrus and creamy richness, followed by oak, spices, pepper, and a hint of sea salt. |
| Финиш | 92 | Blends seamlessly with the taste, with coffee and cocoa joining the list. The flavors of saltiness, sweetness, and a slight spiciness persist. |
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| Нос | 92 | Seafood, toffee, chocolate, cream, roasted wheat, biscuits, minerals, earth, peat, no alcohol. |
| Вкус | 94 | Very very sweet. Ash, honey, toffee, roasted wheat, smoke, peat, pineapple juice, grilled seafood, wood, a little charcoal, pepper. |
| Финиш | 92 | Pepper, charcoal, honey, roasted beans, grilled seafood, dry wood, a little rice, maltose, cocoa powder, relatively dry. |
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нос 92 · вкус 94 · финиш 93
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Barcode: 5000281015811; Bottle code: L15N03803078; Bottle No. 2730; checkpointuk/Kaypinger's Review fits very well (especially the white pepper, but also lemon/grapefruit, vanilla, honey, peat brew, herbs, smoke), plus some earthy/mushroomy and rotten wood (the latter stronger immediately after opening the bottle, leaves). then some after) and coal dust; the PE character (workshop, oil rag) is not particularly pronounced (the empty glass is more in the direction of RM Caol Ila, the above-mentioned rotten wood and pepper in the direction of Talisker 20yo 1982); but overall a great PE and above all a very good RM [94+]
absolutely beautiful! a stunning whisky all surrounded in a bed of delicious peaty smoke and pepper
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| Нос | 93 | bit peat, oily, minerals, herbal, tea leaves, light meaty |
| Вкус | 92 | smoke, red fruit, peaty, peppery, balanced with salt and lemon |
| Финиш | 92 | warm and longing, fruit, tea leaves, kelp, lemon with peat, salty, |
This whisky was part of the following tasting: Port Ellen 20YO 1982 Lombard’s Jewels of Islay (WB25250) Port Ellen 24YO 1982 The Whisky Fair (WB5693) Port Ellen 22YO 1978 Rare Malts (WB2489) I had high expectations, but it didn't end up in first place in the tasting. Still, this is a very high quality whisky, and if it had a bit more fruitiness on the palate, it would certainly be much more appealing to me.
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| Нос | 90 | The most delicate nose in the lineup, and incredibly complex from the first sniff. Lemon cheesecake, a hint of vanilla, and a slight honey scent. Tropical fruits, raspberries, and peat in small traces. It's so delicate that it's a bit challenging to pinpoint more specific notes. With a little time in the glass, the saltiness becomes more pronounced, along with a slight stable notes like with Lombard’s. Excellent nose, although I slightly prefer Lombard’s. |
| Вкус | 88 | If it was delicate on the nose, it certainly isn't on the palate. Oily, creamy, again grassy, honey, vanilla, and caramel. The wood is subtly noticeable and nicely integrated, alcohol perhaps even less noticeable than I expected and excellently integrated. Ginger, saltiness, seaweed, wasabi, and a slight smokiness. Unlike the nose, there's very little fruitiness here, with only faint traces of fruit, and I couldn't pinpoint the exact fruit taste. The nose was noticeably better. |
| Финиш | 87 | Ginger, pepper, herbal, umami, quite short but pleasant. |
It has an oily viscosity and a highly intense bouquet. I have aromas of maritime notes, vanilla, crème brulee, butter biscuit, hay, citrus, honey sweetness, spicy oak, and coffee. Relatively complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of flavor. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a heavy body.
A legendary whisky. Check out my longread. https://longpouramour.com/port-ellen-22-years/
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
nose: first just wet wood smoke(咸湿)after 2 mins, wood smoke and fresh fruits and fresh citrus comes out, some vanilla too, 5mins in herbal sweetness mouth: wow, phenomenal! sweet fruit, into a bit spices, wood fragrance, then into smoke and ash, kept on changing, wow,fruit and perfume pull through, phenomenal! finsh: long, so long! bit of smoke and ash, long oak spices, a bit of sea breeze, long perfume finish 95 my all time favorite, 念念不忘的味道
Full bodied.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 93
A great PE again, RMS just has it ...
First impression: Cheerful, lively, turbulent. so totally contrary to the last PE I had in the glass https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/16498/port-ellen-1983-dt
he is relative sharp. Some water and warm up for a long time is good for him. The nose is the best.
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| Нос | 92 | A little closed. It comes delicate sweetness and something delicate maritime. Carefully smell freshly panned. Alcohol depresses. Due to warming comes after a while tart citrus notes and nice sea aromas. |
| Вкус | 88 | Immediately sweet and quickly peppery. It needs water and time in the glass. After a while it becomes more viscous in the mouth and it kicks salty notes and delicately bitter wood aromas. Pepperiness weakened with water. cute again More tart citrus. |
| Финиш | 86 | Dry, fading tart herbal and wood aromas. Better and longer finish with water. Herbal, herbal. Fading away, slightly sour wood aromas. |
I’ve had this a few times though never side by side with the 20yo for a direct comparison. It’s Similar in structure and candied like the 20yo, with a Low lying base note of well integrated peat. It’s powerfully Petrolic with a coastal nature. It is also Lightly metallic but cleaner, more pristine and more coastal wheras the 20yo is dirtier and more earthy in some aspects. The finish is drier compared to 20 but has some nice bitter aromatic lemon pith in the finish. A good whisky but I prefer the 20 year old expression.
нос 91 · вкус 94 · финиш 92
The nose is salty, ashy, with fruity sweetness. Very pleasant, balanced, rounded. The taste is obviously strong, but you can drink it without adding water. Again a similar set, as in the nose, although now the oakiness is somewhat more noticeable. The finish is long, warming. All in all a near perfect whisky. Deep, balanced, developing, there is nothing that spoils the impression
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bottle nr. 1219
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 94
Very good and balanced. Ask for a second drink.
Top!
91.5
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
A grand and magnificent Port Ellen
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classic!
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
classic PE. very balanced and smooth
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| Нос | 92 | exuberant tropical fruits when pouring. sea breeze, citrus, light smoke, bbq meat and spices |
| Вкус | 93 | rich and smooth, unhurried, balanced, no alcohol burns. medium body. again, exuberant tropical fruits at first, mango, orange marmalade, and ripe tropical fruits; ash and smoke, seaweed, stewed meat, then i got rare spices, almost magical. then oyster meat popped up, bringing notes of oyster shells, coffee bean. ends with seaweed and sea salt |
| Финиш | 92 | comfortable and long finish. ashy ash, smoke, sea breeze, tobacco, tropical fruits. extremely long almost forever, i enjoy every burp i made |
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when, after a long(ish) wait the nose finally opens up, it is like stuffing my face in a warm apfel strudel served on the side of a road where tar has been poured fresh.. lemons, wax and more fresh apples sweet up front.. then peat.. a little salt.. fruity.. and absolutely no sight of alcohol.. although i feel it going straight to the pleasure centers in my brain pepper and ginger in the finish with a sprinkle of chardamom i will remember this dram for the incredible combination of delicate complexity and raw power