45,8°
Distillery Officially Unknown - Islay
American Oak and Sherry Casks
Independent Bottling
By Elixir Distillers
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2025
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Heavily Peated
It's the fourth 25 year-old limited edition of Port Askaig, since the brand was created in 2009. This one is a bit unusual, as there is a strong rumour that it is a Laphroaig, whereas Port Askaig is usually Caol Ila. Is this a rumour started to draw attention to the bottling, or is it simply the truth? In any case, it deserves a little investigation.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is very balanced, with ash-like and mineral peat, smoke fulll of charcoal, tempered by a gentle sea breeze, shellfish, sea spray, foam. This then opens up to reveal some fruit, as well as almond paste, vanilla, banana, white plum. On the palate, it is initially oily with roasted cereals and bacon, followed by earthy peat with spices, cloves and white pepper. Roasted chestnuts and a hint of soot. The finish is quite long and powerful, full of vegetable notes, thyme and rosemary. Sea salt, salicornia, basalt.
In Short,
I didn't recognise the Laphroaig profile, but that doesn't mean it isn't one. For me, it lacks the medicinal touch, and the peat is a little different. In any case, it's not a whisky that lives up to the reputation of this distillery, which is one of my favourites. It's very good, but the other Laphroaig 25-year-olds I've drunk were magnificent, and that's not the case here. That said, the price is fine, it's more like the price of a Caol Ila or a Bunnahabhain of that age, so if it really is a Laphroaig, it's worth it.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Kati Ràn - Suurin
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