Port Askaig 100° Proof

57,1° (100° Proof)

Distillery Officially Unknown - Islay

Bourbon Casks

Independent Bottling

By Elixir Distillers 

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2015

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

The Port Askaig range was founded in 2009 by Speciality Drinks, a bottler whose name was changed to Elixir Distillers later. This ageless expression is the most accessible in the range, and the most ancient one.

Let's Taste It : 

The nose is peaty, smoky, silty without being acidic, tempered by a pleasant maritime freshness and a pinch of salt. The palate is quite lemony, mixed with caramel and what seems to be pomegranate. Despite its 57° alcohol content, there's very little hint of alcohol, except on the finish, where the lemon gives way to red fruits and a touch of earth. A delicate length on the palate, slightly salty and oily. This is a good cask strength, quite fine and well thought out. The nose is similar to that of Caol Ila. I'd recommend adding a splash of water, which will give it much more balance.

In Short, 

A fine juice dominated by bourbon and peat, with a hint of red fruits. It's a really nice spirit, and at a fair price. You can treat yourself without regret.

Score : 86

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