Port Ellen
1980 - Single Malt Whisky - Prima & Ultima Third Release
With complex aromas that include almond oil, this Cragganmore comes from the oldest American oak hogsheads we have, filled soon after the coal-heated stills turned to steam. This milestone in distilling gave birth to a new age in which craft and vision could walk hand in hand. Only 351 bottles have been released.Selected by Dr Craig Wilson, Cragganmore 1973 is one of eight carefully curated whiskies in the third instalment of the Prima & Ultima series. A pathfinder for the smooth whiskies of the modern-day, the nose is more complex than usual with a palate that is sweet but pleasantly tart.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
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Body
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Nose
Delicate, grassy/herbal, burnt tangerine skin, very mild smoke at cask strength, opens up a little with the addition of water, crème caramel/roasted coffee, red fruit compote, ripe peach skin.
Delicate, grassy/herbal, burnt tangerine skin, very mild smoke at cask strength, opens up a little with the addition of water, crème caramel/roasted coffee, red fruit compote, ripe peach skin.
Palate
Much more pronounced bonfire smoke, pipe tobacco, leather, wood spice.
Much more pronounced bonfire smoke, pipe tobacco, leather, wood spice.
Finish
Long, wispy smoke finish.
Long, wispy smoke finish.
Region
Islay
Islay
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