Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
- Distillery
- Port Askaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £45
- Community rating
- 3.82 / 5 (22 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- At 45.8% ABV, Port Askaig's 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) from Islay brings a 'Medicinal' and 'Leathery' profile to the table. Despite lacking detailed cask information, its smokey and toasted essence is well-regarded. The price of £45.0 suggests accessible boldness, though you'd have to see if it suits your palate.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) is a 8-year-old single malt from Port Askaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Holds a 3.8/5 community rating. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, toasted, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
At 45.8% ABV, Port Askaig's 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) from Islay brings a 'Medicinal' and 'Leathery' profile to the table. Despite lacking detailed cask information, its smokey and toasted essence is well-regarded. The price of £45.0 suggests accessible boldness, though you'd have to see if it suits your palate.
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