Review – James MacArthur Port Ellen 12 Years Old 62.7% Fine Malt Collection (Pale Oloroso)

Drink Port Ellen whisky in Singapore

Looking to drink Port Ellen whisky in Singapore? This sample of James MacArthur Port Ellen 12 Years Old 62.7% Fine Malt Collection (Pale Oloroso) was drunk at The Swan Song located at 41A Boat Quay, Singapore 049830. The Swan Song is now located in a new bar space called The Emerald Room by The Swan Song, located at 13 N Canal Rd, #01-02, Singapore 048826.

What does Port Ellen whisky taste like? This James MacArthur Port Ellen 12 Years Old 62.7% Fine Malt Collection (Pale Oloroso) bottling tastes like:

Nose: light thin, mingling peat interspersed amidst a fluid, layered juicy sour mango

Palate: chopping across the tongue, juicy thick sour fruits, starfruits and red apples, hidden peat dancing around on the back

What do we think of this bottle of Port Ellen whisky?

Truly a classic old style balanced peat with interesting juicy fruit notes. Arguably, I actually liked this a lot more than the dark version!

Where can you get Port Ellen whisky by the glass in Singapore?

You can buy Port Ellen whisky by the dram from The Swan Song, such as the Glenscoma Port Ellen 15 Years Old 1981 62% and the James MacArthur Fine Malt Collection Port Ellen 12 Dark Sherry.

Other James MacArthur Port Ellen 12 Years Old 62.7% Fine Malt Collection (Pale Oloroso) Reviews

Check out this Whiskybase listing of the James MacArthur Port Ellen 12 Years Old 62.7% Fine Malt Collection (Pale Oloroso), where we rated the bottle 94 points!

Serge from WhiskyFun rated this bottle a fantastic 96 points! 

Author Notes

Edward Say

Edward is the Founder and Director of Nakama Spirits Pte Ltd and the Head Coach of Domain Expansion Athletics Coaching. Edward strongly believes in the power of friendship and the last thing he would want to do is recommend a drink that does not suit a comrade’s palate. If you enjoy this review, do leave a comment and drop by The Swan Song for a dram or two!