Port Askaig 8 Year Old 0.7 L

The eight-year-old Port Askaig is a single malt Scotch whisky from the island of Islay, which measures just over 600 km². However, the Port Askaig distillery does not exist – the Port Askaig 8 is one of the "Mystery Malts".

While its origin from Islay is certain, it can only be speculated which of the eight distilleries distilled it. It was bottled after its youthful maturation period at 45.8% vol. and is presented in a 0.7 l bottle.

Tasting 1

Nose: Lemon peel and coal smoke with warming barley. Fresh from the malt house! Palate: Honeysuckle intertwines with liquorice, as well as citrus peel and a protective layer of dark peat. Finish: A lingering minerality, combined with green apples, fades into sooty smoke. Tasting Notes by Port Askaig

Tasting 2

Sweet and citrus-like peat with a big, soft, buttery sweetness, smooth and inviting, some fresh, grassy shore aromas and some vanilla dust. Palate: Much lighter than expected, but it becomes stronger with smoke and barbecue notes, creamy and relaxed. Very clean, with lemongrass and the sweet, light waxiness of lemon peel. Finish: Big smoky notes that gradually grow. Tasting Notes by tomswhiskyreviews.com