Port Askaig 100 Proof Islay single malt Scotch whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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A cask-strength single malt bottled by Speciality Drinks and sourced from an undisclosed Islay distiller, Port Askaig takes its name from the port village on the east coast of Islay.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 23/12/2015

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden amber.

Aroma:

Pronounced lightly smoky peat, hospital antiseptic, biscuit, walnuts, toasted almond and vanilla. Water reveals attractive red apple fruit and toasty oak.

Taste:

Smoky earthy peat, charcoal, clove and black pepper spice with faint star anise and aniseed. Faint zesty orange and overripe pineapple. Takes water well.

Aftertaste:

Long, smoky, cracked black pepper and chargrilled meat with lingering clove, black pepper spice and salt.

Overall:

Classic Islay - smoky peat, charcoal and hospital antiseptic with clove, black pepper spice and salt. Faint fruity notes – red apple on the nose progressing to orange and pineapple on the palate.