Port Askaig Cask Strength – Small Batch (2023)
Port Askaig Cask Strength – Small Batch #01 2023 (70cl – 59.4%)
A powerful Islay single malt for lovers of pure peat and full flavors. This Port Askaig is bottled at cask strength (59.4%) , allowing you to taste the distillate's character in its most intense form.
Matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels , refill American oak and oak hogsheads , which provides a perfect balance of smoke, sweet wood tones and fresh citrus.
Taste profile (accessibly explained):
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Nose: Warm peat smoke, sea salt, light vanilla.
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Palate: Powerful smoke, toffee, toasted wood, some citrus peel and warm spices.
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Finish: long, smoky and pure Islay.
Ideal for: those who love a strong, authentic Islay whisky.
Investment value:
Not a clear investment. This is primarily a bottle for drinkers and Islay fans , not for long-term appreciation.