Port Askaig,

45 Year Old

40.8% ABV

Matured in five refill sherry butts, this unpeated single malt was distilled on Hogmanay in 1968 at Islay’s northernmost distillery.

This release is taken from sister casks to the very popular and oft-sought after 'Auld Acquaintance' Feis Ile bottling. 

We have bottled it at cask strength after the angels took their generous share.

Distillation on Islay in the 1960s has become famed for producing magnificent spirit full of tropical fruit flavours, making whiskies like this an incredibly rare treat.

Nose: Even before you taste this, your senses are filled with full, thick, ripe fruit and heavy, sweet, sticky nectar. A touch of menthol gives a clue to the long ageing of this whisky.

Palate: Rich Navel oranges and fleshy mango sit on a thick and warming palate, with flavours reminiscent of green tea, mint leaves and tropical fruit. The flavours are incredibly well balanced with elegance and poise.

Finish: Clean and long with carefully balanced minerality.

About the Producer:

Port Askaig is a range of Islay single malt whiskies that embodies the unique spirit of Islay and its people. Its character brings together the robust smokiness and soft fruitiness found in this beguiling island.

The range has been developed to appeal to the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs while also appealing to the novice whisky drinker.

Port Askaig have selected exceptional casks of Islay single malt to create a range recognised as Islay classics.