Speciality Drinks / Cask Strength, 12 Years Old

Speciality Drinks

Port Askaig

Cask Strength, 12 Years Old

ABV 45.8%
REVIEWED Issue 112

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Specifications

Brand: Port Askaig, Speciality Drinks
Expression: Cask Strength, 12 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 45.8%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 112

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Marine, phenolic, peppery. Tarred boat, shellfish, peat embers and some smoke. A hint of bogmyrtle. And above all these sea aromas, a hovering malty sweetness. On time, peaches in vanilla.
Palate: Smooth and sweet with a sherbet feel at mid palate. Seaweeds, smoke, pickled lemons (lemons in salt).
Finish: Dry, peppery with a lovely delicate blancmange aftertaste.
Comment: A beautifully balanced islander. The marine aromatic display is just enticing, constantly teasing the malty sweet heart.

9.0

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Seashore, mineral, salt washed stones. Damps seaweed and driftwood. Classic marine notes of smoked fish, peated barley mixed with sweet vanilla custard.
Palate: The seaside ramble continues with smoked fish and seaweed, rollmop herrings. That sweet barley malt note is still here too.
Finish: A cracked black pepper bite then lush creaminess.
Comment: A lovely seaside experience in a bottle, well balanced and knitted together.

8.6

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