Port Askaig 25 Year Old is a limited edition Islay single malt from Elixir Distillers, named after the small ferry port on the island's north-east coast. It balances maritime peat smoke with the softened, mature profile of a whisky that has spent a quarter of a century in cask, and it is bottled at 45.8% ABV.
Port Askaig bottlings come from a carefully chosen Islay distillery that is never named on the label, and the brand is known for showcasing the island's whisky at its most characterful. At 25 years old, the bold peat of youth has mellowed into something more nuanced, with tropical fruit and gentle spice coming through alongside the smoke.
On the nose come mineral notes of wet sand and graphite with lemon peel and soft, medicinal peat. The palate is full-bodied, with sweet lemon, olive oil and medium peat, and the finish is long and drier, with vegetal notes, leather and ash. Whisky Notes scored a recent release 90 points.
The bottle carries Port Askaig's understated cream label with the age statement, and it comes in a brown presentation box embossed with the brand's emblem. It is a refined choice for a collector of Islay whisky and a fine gift for a peat lover.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Wet sand, graphite and lemon peel, with soft, medicinal peat.
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Palate: Full-bodied, with sweet lemon, olive oil and medium peat.
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Finish: Long and drier, with vegetal notes, leather and ash.
Specifications
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Producer: Elixir Distillers (Port Askaig)
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Style: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Age: 25 years
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Proof / ABV: 91.6 proof (45.8% ABV)
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Region: Islay, Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a nosing glass and allow it time; a few drops of water open up the citrus and soften the smoke. It pairs with oysters, smoked salmon or dark chocolate, and makes an elegant gift for an Islay enthusiast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who bottles Port Askaig?
Port Askaig is bottled by Elixir Distillers, an independent bottler.
Which distillery makes Port Askaig?
The Islay distillery is not named on the label.
What proof is Port Askaig 25?
It is bottled at 45.8% ABV, or 91.6 proof.
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