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Port Askaig 100 Proof Returns Along With New Sherry Cask Release
Why did Port Askaig pull its cult-favorite 100 Proof from shelves — and what changed to bring it back alongside a brand-new Sherry Cask expression? Read the full article at Port Askaig 100 Proof Returns Along With New Sherry Cask Release
by Mark Littler5 viewswhiskey-newsbourbon-caskelixir-distillersislaynew-releaseport-askaig - news
Port Askaig 8 Years / 15 Years / 17 Years / 25 Years
Port Askaig is the well-known brand of Islay whiskies from Elixir Distillers . Launched in 2009 , we've had a lot of expressions over the years from 8 year-olds up to 45 year-olds. Today we're revisiting a few of them, and we include a 15 Year Old and 25 Year Old that we hadn't seen before.Remember all of these are single malt whiskies . Caol Ila is often part of the line-up, but also others. Port Askaig 8 yo (45,8%, Elixir Distillers +/- 2025) Nose: a slightly funky, vegetal nose. A lot of cabbage and sauerkraut, along with apple cider and hints of new rubber wellies. Then some seaweed butter, lemon rinds and a slightly mezcal-like smokiness. Hints of yeasty dough in the distance. Mouth: rather thick, with a nice balance of apple sweetness, some sourness, peppery heat and lifting coastal notes. Plenty of vegetal oils and cold ashes. Heather and brine, a touch of ginger, along with lemon juice and hints of oysters. Finish: good length, with some toffee sweetness shining through,
by Ruben4 viewsundisclosed15yo17yo25yo8yoelixir-distillers