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Whisky Review: Port Askaig Islay 110 Proof Single Malt

We review Port Askaig 110 Proof Islay Single Malt, a non-age statement Scotch whisky release from an unnamed Islay distillery.

OVERALL RATING

6
$75.00
  • Katelyn Best, whisky writer & enthusiast.
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Tasting Notes

About:

single malt, 55% ABV, aged in used bourbon barrels, $75, non-age statement, non-chill filtered, natural color Color: pale straw, white wine
Appearance:
Nose:
Smoke and hay at first, then green apple, salt, and white pepper. A savory charred meat note starts to predominate after a few moments in the glass.
Palate:
Quite spicy and peppery, with ample smoke and more savory umami notes, but now it’s more of a smoked deli meat, like pastrami, than a blackened steak. Plenty of black pepper. There’s a little orchard fruit, but it’s quite faint. Despite the high proof, water doesn’t add much, almost flattening it out, if anything.
Finish:
Comments:
I like this whisky fine, but the $75 price tag is pretty steep for a non age statement independent bottling without much complexity. The smoke is well-balanced and savory, and the light fruit notes add some interest, but I find it verges on too hot and peppery, and adding water just muddles things up. I’d definitely sip it, but I’d hesitate to buy a bottle for myself.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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