Islay, Scotland
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
- Smoky
- Maritime
- Fruity
Brand
Port Askaig whiskies
Port Askaig is an Islay malt brand from Elixir Distillers, the independent bottling company created by the founders of the shop The Whisky Exchange. It takes its name from the Islay port where the ferries dock, on the north-east coast of the island. The house doesn’t reveal which distillery the whisky comes from, and presents its malts as clean, direct portraits of the island’s smoky style.
- Created
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- Owner
- Elixir Distillers
- Origin
- Islay, Scotland
- In the catalogue
- 1 whisky
History, style and where to start
Guide to Port Askaig
History
Elixir Distillers was created by Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh, the brothers who founded The Whisky Exchange in London, to bottle selected whiskies under their own brands. Port Askaig was launched as its line of Islay malts, with young versions and very old ones. The port’s name evokes the island without pointing to any particular distillery, something common in independent bottling, where many distilleries sell casks on condition that their name isn’t used.
House style
Port Askaig’s style is clean and coastal: crisp peat smoke, citrus, sea salt, herbs and a sweet vanilla background, with an oily texture. It doesn’t go for the medicinal intensity of other Islays, but for clear, elegant smoke. It is bottled without chill filtration, with natural colour and above 45% ABV, which gives it body. It is a whisky for those who already know the most famous Islays and want to try something well made outside the official labels.
Flavour profile of its whisky in the catalogue
Where to start
Port Askaig 8 is the catalogue’s entry and a good way to get to know the brand. If you like its clean, briny smoke, compare it with Caol Ila 12 and Bowmore 12, two friendly-style official Islay malts. If you want something more intense, the next step is Laphroaig 10 or Ardbeg 10. Independent bottlers such as Elixir Distillers let you discover styles and ages that distilleries don’t always release.
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