Port Askaig - 17yo (2023 Limited Edition)

Port Askaig - Islay Single Malt

Aged 17 Years - 2023 Limited Edition

Independent Bottling. This brand is owned by the team at Elixir (the same team who are building the new distillery on Islay “Portintruan”). The name comes from one of the two ports on Islay where you can catch a ferry to the mainland, this one nestled on the Northern edge of the Island, mere minutes from the island of Jura, and near the Caol Ila distillery. In our experience here at DRINQY.com, most of the Port Askaig releases are unnamed Caol Ila distillate, though we have no way of knowing for sure that’s what’s on offer on this release, it’s a pretty safe bet to assume so. Once you realize that, this is one heck of a deal for whisky that old.

From the Brand: Gentle, Floral, and Untainted – Annual Release of an Aged Limited Edition
In 2023 Port Askaig releases a 17-year-old matured in traditional American Oak casks, chosen for their quality and age, blended and bottled at 50.5% to capture the best taste experience. 528 Bottles are available for the US. Aged Islay whiskies are sought after for their taste, maturity, and limited nature.

Intriguing, floral but definitely Islay. Still true to the essence of Islay, through careful selection and blending of casks containing aged Islay whiskies our Port Askaig 17-year-old offers more unique flavor notes than most traditional Islay Whiskies. Each year the age, ABV, cask recipe, and tasting notes will change.

50.5% abv, 750ml