Port Askaig: That secret distillery whisky

Port Askaig is a port village on the east coast of the island of Islay, in Scotland. And very close to Caol Ila… maybe it is a hint?

Who knows?… anyway the whiskies are sourced from a “secret” Islay distillery and bottled by Speciality Drinks at a generous strength. They have been around for almost two years now but unfortunately I haven’t been able to source a sample till now.

But the wait is over. I just spotted three of them at Master of Malt’s Drink by the Dram and thought about it no even a second. Add to basket. Click. Checkout. Click. Confirm. Ding-Dong!

Let’s get our daily peat-dose. One dram a day keeps the doctor away!

Port Askaig 12 years old

“Decent peated whisky with a wise bottling strength. Definitively an Islay-nder to consider”

89

The fresh young addition to the family, Port Askaig 12 year old was introduced at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2012 and is a delightfully vibrant, sooty, salty seaside dram perfect for autumn and winter hipflasks.
TODO: Check if strength is 45.8% or 45%

This dram has a white wine-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. peat, citrus, vanilla, earth, spices. Nice! This is Caol Ila for sure.

Palate (89): powerful, oily. peat, citrus, vanilla, pepper, floral.

Finish (89): longer than average. peat, honey, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Port Askaig 12 Years Old - Speciality Drinks with 89 points over 100.

Port Askaig 19 years old

“Grade A stuff! This Port Askaig is a great whisky that looks like aged in a bourbon cask... excellent combination in my opinion”

90

70cl / 45.8% / Speciality Drinks Ltd - The successor to the much-loved Port Askaig 17yo, Port Askaig Harbour 19yo continues in the same vein, with all the sooty, briney, lemony single Islay malt goodness you could ever hope for. Another instant classic.
TODO: Check if strength is 50.4% or 45%

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. peat, honey, wood, spices, cinnamon.

Palate (90): powerful, oily. peat, spices, honey, citrus, wood, pepper.

Finish (90): longer than average. peat, honey, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Port Askaig 19 Year Old with 90 points over 100.

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Port Askaig 30 years old

“A very nice 30 years old peated whisky with still some peat muscle to show off but friendly enough for most palates”

91

A splendidly gentle and elegant 30yo Port Askaig, showing delicious honeysuckle on the nose, then bonfire smoke and leafy oakiness on the palate. One of the most perfectly autumnal whiskies we've ever tried.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, spices, dried flowers, vanilla, wood.

Palate (92): powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, spices, candies, flowers.

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, honey, vanilla.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Port Askaig 30 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky with 91 points over 100.

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Miguel says

You know that I am kind-hearted for peated whiskies and these whiskies are really nice. But I personally find the price a bit high for a “secret” distillery you can find other “secret distilleries” bottlings similar to this at a more competitive price… anyway, great whiskies they are, joy they give.

My favourite is the 19 years old for the best bang for the buck.

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