Port Askaig 17 Year Old

Port Askaig

Older Islay malt with a big personality. Port Askaig, bottled by Elixir Distillers, takes its name from the small ferry port on Islay's east coast, and the 17-year-old is one of the highlights of the range.<br> <br> It's matured in traditional American oak casks, which let the island's smoke and fruit do the talking. Released as an annual limited edition of around 9,000 bottles, it's bottled at a generous natural strength for extra depth.<br> <br> The flavour is wonderfully unusual: smoky and coastal, but with an almost savoury fruitiness that keeps you coming back for another sip.<br> <br> Who it's for: Islay fans looking for something older and more complex than the usual 10-year-olds, and collectors of annual releases.<br> <br> How to enjoy it: Neat first, then with a few drops of water to open up the fruit.