Port Askaig 8 Year Old
- Distillery
- Port Askaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £47.5
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Cooked Fruit, Oily
- Description
- Port Askaig's 45.8% ABV stands out immediately, offering a warming Islay experience. It's 'Medicinal' and 'Sherried', appealing to those who enjoy an 'Oily' dram, yet at £47.5, it could be a wise investment.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Askaig 8 Year Old is a 8-year-old single malt from Port Askaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Port Askaig's 45.8% ABV stands out immediately, offering a warming Islay experience. It's 'Medicinal' and 'Sherried', appealing to those who enjoy an 'Oily' dram, yet at £47.5, it could be a wise investment.
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