Port Askaig 15 year old Limited Edition 2024

Profile: The Port Askaig 15 year old Limited Edition 2024 at a glance

• Islay variety with the Port Askaig 15 year old: Rock salt, melon & sooty smoke
• Mystery Malt: From 30 traditional Refill Hogsheads from a distillery in the north of Islay
• Limited Edition 2024: Bottled without coloring & without chill filtration

Portrait: What makes the Port Askaig 15 year old Limited Edition 2024 special.

Port Askaig is the gateway to Islay. And a synonym for great whisky. Named after the small town on Islay's northeast coast, the brand captures the typical character of the island and its iconic whiskies. The bottlings are true "mystery malts": The Islay distilleries from which the peaty drops originate are a secret. The Limited Edition 2024 of Port Askaig 15 year old takes Islay fans to a distillery in the north of the Hebridean island. Combined from 30 traditional refill hogsheads, the single malt whisky offers a change from most Islay whiskies, while remaining true to the island's essence.
A sea breeze caresses roasted vanilla pods, while oranges with herbs and fish simmer on the grill. Melon and rock salt linger in the finish with sweet, sooty smoke.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Port Askaig 15 year old Limited Edition 2024 tastes like

• Nose: roasted vanilla pods and charred hay are caressed by a sea breeze - dark, bold aromas of BBQ oranges and oregano mingle with coal smoke
• Palate: distinct notes of sea salt and lemongrass in the foreground balance dark notes of grilled fish, brown sugar, and light tobacco smoke - then the salty notes intensify as the whisky seems to glide across the palate, increasingly reminiscent of honeydew melon wrapped in Parma ham
• Finish: melon and rock salt linger with a sooty Smoke that carries a hint of sweetness for a long time