Port Askaig 100 Proof
70cl - 57.1% ABV
Port Askaig 100o Proof Single Malt is a single malt whisky distilled on the Scottish Hebridean island of Islay and is bottled at the old imperial 100 Proof of 57.1% ABV. It is distilled from peated malted barley on the coast of Islay and typifies the smoky style of whisky that is predominantly made on the island. The higher ABV enhances the smoky and earthy elements but also highlights cumin and coriander seed, stewed apple, clean minerality and a fresh citrus zest. It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the fruity and zesty flavours but is also delicious in an Old Fashioned cocktail with lemon bitters, or in a refreshing Highball with ginger ale.
Port Askaig 100 Proof
70cl - 57.1% ABV
Port Askaig 100o Proof Single Malt is a single malt whisky distilled on the Scottish Hebridean island of Islay and is bottled at the old imperial 100 Proof of 57.1% ABV. It is distilled from peated malted barley on the coast of Islay and typifies the smoky style of whisky that is predominantly made on the island. The higher ABV enhances the smoky and earthy elements but also highlights cumin and coriander seed, stewed apple, clean minerality and a fresh citrus zest. It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the fruity and zesty flavours but is also delicious in an Old Fashioned cocktail with lemon bitters, or in a refreshing Highball with ginger ale.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich, with a meaty smokiness that belies its light colour. Freshly cooked ham and burning logs are joined by a soft coastal character of sea spray and stony rock pools.
Palate
Sharp and stony initially, with an intense minerality that quickly becomes sweet and rich - milky coffee, milk chocolate and spicy cinnamon gobstoppers. The spice grows, adding liquorice and stewed apple with cinnamon, along with heavy charcoal smoke.
Finish
Sweet, spicy and very long. Cinnamon spiced chocolate slowly fades to drying apple skin.
Comment
More powerful than you might expect, with carefully balanced smoke and fruit.