Pe1 Elements of Islay

Elementary my dear Ellen

Reviewed by
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thedude

Date:

12th Oct 2009

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The average score for this whisky is 92.

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Tasting Notes by thedude

As luck would have it I got to try Pe1 Elements of Islay just a few days ago. Single Cask I'm told so not an endless supply available. What a gem!

Its dark, like well brewed tea or an ashtray that's been left outside overnight and rained in a little.

I got a real whiff of Port Ellen as soon as it was in front of me. You get the Sherry immediately, sweetness, charcoal, ground peppercorns.

It's really complex - really, really complex. Fruity, meaty, coriander-y. Biltong. Amazing stuff from Port Ellen. Feels thin in the mouth. Goes down with a good kick and a Sherry hit.

Tobacco leaf and tree bark on the palate. Long lasting finish like Duracell.

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Port Ellen

Bottling:

Pe1 Elements of Islay

Region:

Islay

ABV:

58.7%

Colour:

Copper

Pe1 Elements of Islay Elementary my dear Ellen Reviewed on 2009-10-12T23:26:00 scoring 95/100 by thedude

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Comments

IslayTwhisky wrote:

Had it tonight on a tasting and it surprised me positively. A true Port Ellen in taste, it's dark and has a very rich taste from start to finish. I recommend it to everyone who loves Port Ellen

07 March 2010 00:29

kian wrote:

love all the elements range so far was gutted i missed out on the port ellen,i think the pe2 is out very soon so im stalking the whisky exchange site ready to get one,dont want to miss out again

31 March 2010 09:29

thedude wrote:

Would be very interested to try the Pe2 when its available. If I can lay my hands on a bottle...

01 April 2010 11:12