Port Askaig 12 Year

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow Virtual Whisky Tasting, 9th July 2020). Spring 2020 Edition: Eighteen ex bourbon hogsheads from 2006 and 2007 were vatted together for this limited edition Islay single malt. Nose: Light smoke, citrus / lemon, sea air Palate: Gentle bonfire smoke, toffee, seaweed, citrus, light gentle dry peat smoke Finish: Long warm finish, pepper, gentle smoke, herbal / vegetal at the very end. Probably distilled at Caol Ila. This is an entry level peated malt. Nice and easy to drink. Came joint second out of the six malts tasted on the night, with 14% of the vote for favourite.

Really peaty- super salty- keeps coming back- burning nose- smooth palette, but don’t hold too long- persistent peat taste. Not exactly right but good

Tasted Port Askaig Islay Non-Aging 100 Proof (57.1%)

Earthy smoky salty sweet