Port Askaig 8 Year Old

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 
Bottled By Elixir Distillers 70cl / 45.8% 

A mystery Islay single malt, Port Askaig is named after the ferry and shipping port in the North West of Islay, close to the Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain distilleries, which for many people is the first place they see when arriving on whisky's most famous and beautiful island.

This 8-year-old Port Askaig is the youngest age statement in the series, and like the other Port Askaig whiskies, it comes from an unknown Islay distillery. A delicious, smoky malt that seems fully mature and with an impressive complexity for its age.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Zesty and smoky, with freshly peeled lemon rind and coal smoke straight off the bat. Behind that are youthful touches – orchard fruit, freshly milled grain and the aroma of a warm malting floor.

Palate: Minerally and austere initially, with limestone and coal fires slowly giving way to richer notes of dark, earthy peat. Sweet vegetal notes of sugar snap peas are lifted by floral honeysuckle and a background notes of liquorice sweetness.

Finish: Fresh and zesty, with salt, pepper, and lingering lemon as the smoke fades.

Comment: A well-balanced combination of youthful spirit character and more mature flavours. An aperitif whisky, with more smoky character than you might expect from its age.