Elixir Distillers
8.4

Elixir Distillers

28 Years Old

ABV 45.8%

A delight, well balanced.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Elixir Distillers

Brand

Port Askaig

Bottler

28 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

45.8%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Hits you full on straight off the bat, with the smells of a fishing harbour. Oil containers, smoked fish, tarred ropes. The moves to a sweeter side with smoked almonds and toasted brioche buns laden with butter and apricot jam.

Palate: That saline quality from the nose dominates here, salt crackers and dried fish. Smoked salmon and cream cheese. Underneath there's floral notes and gorse.

Finish: Spicy ,woody with a hint of citrus.

Comment: A delight, well balanced.

Score: 8.6

Lyndsey Gray

Taster

Nose: A luscious combination of dark chocolate, bonfire embers, candlewax and pistachio marshmallows. Subtle traces of hot stainless steel, hazelnuts and butterscotch layers.

Palate: Bursts of citrus and red berries joined by aromas of Nutella, wood smoke and charcoal. A mineral element comes through with sea salt flakes.

Finish: A slight metallic note strengthens through the smoke.

Comment: An indulgent breakfast. Nutella and bacon pancakes with a cheeky cig as well.

Score: 8.2

8.4
Overall Score

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