8 Year Old 45.8% 70cl

Port Askaig 8 Year Old

Bottled in small batches, this 8 year old Islay malt from an unnamed distillery is aged in refill American oak barrels, allowing the sweet and smoke of the whisky to come through. Younger Islay whiskies show different dimensions to the famous Islay smoke, and are definitely worth trying.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose – Zesty and smoky, with freshly peeled lemon rind and coal smoke straight off the bat. Behind that are youthful touches; orchard fruit, freshly milled grain and the aroma of a warm malting floor.

Palate – Minerally and austere initially, with limestone and coal fires slowly giving way to richer notes of dark, earthy peat. Sweet vegetal notes of sugar snap peas are lifted by floral honeysuckle and a background notes of liquorice sweetness.

Finish – Fresh and zesty, with salt, pepper, and lingering lemon as the smoke fades.

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