Port Askaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old
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The perfect introduction to the Isle of Islay, Port Askaig 8 Year Old has a soft, sweet peaty character balanced to perfection. Ageing in refill American oak allows the character of the spirit to shine through, making for a gentle, smoky, moreish dram.
Aromas of sea spray and shells with burnt leaves and sootiness ebb and flow on the nose. Sweet ashes, vanilla, almonds with a lemon & salt combination follows. Accompanied by light notes of pear drops and fresh barley. The flavour is intense, with lemon candy sweetness and honey, followed by peat smoke, almonds and a rather medicinal overtone. Growing pepper and nutmeg. Hints of liquorice and soft minerals. The finish is satisfyingly dry, with more herbal notes and lemon.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale gold with a light, sunlit amber glow.
Nose
Sea spray and shells mingle with burnt leaves and a gentle soot, followed by sweet ashes, vanilla and almonds with lemon and salt. Subtle pear drops and fresh barley complete the fragrance.
Palate
Intense and bright, lemon candy sweetness with honey unfolds across the palate, giving way to peat smoke and almonds, a medicinal edge sharpening the profile. Pepper and nutmeg rise, while hints of liquorice and soft minerals linger.
Finish
Satisfyingly dry, the finish lingers with herbal notes and lemon zest, a crisp, citrusy fade.