Port Askaig 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Port Askaig 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Port Askaig 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a refined and complex Islay whisky that embodies the island’s unique character. Distilled at an undisclosed Islay distillery and aged for 28 years in carefully selected casks, this expression brings forward layers of smoky depth, maritime freshness, and aged sweetness. Crafted in small batches, it delivers a well-balanced and sophisticated experience that showcases both the intensity of peat and the mellow character from decades of maturation. A prized addition for whisky collectors and connoisseurs alike.

• Brand: Port Askaig
• Age: 28 Years
• Volume: 700mL
• ABV: 45.8%
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Cask Type: Undisclosed oak maturation casks

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Rich and smoky with seaweed brine, sweet vanilla, and a touch of dried fruit.
• Palate: Balanced peat smoke, layered with hints of honey, malt, and gentle oak spice, accented by subtle maritime notes.
• Finish: Long and lingering with smooth smoke, warm spices, and a hint of orchard fruit.

Key Features:

• Islay Heritage: Reflects the distinctive maritime, smoky profile of the Islay region.
• Aged Sophistication: Aged 28 years for a well-rounded and mature flavor profile.
• Limited Availability: Small-batch production for a rare and collectible whisky.

Other reviews… Classically understated. 92.5 points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2022

…Will this one be softer? What’s 3 years anyway? Colour: white wine. Nose: well, it is a little more camphory and mentholy, so probably a little more tertiary, with some pine nuts, greengages, these notes of smoked salmon and other fatter fish, smoked hake, touches of pickled onions and capers perhaps, then a fruitier side with pink grapefruits, then whiffs of rainwater… Mouth: ah yes, transmuting peat, with already more tropical fruits (mangos, maracujas) while the rawer, straighter smokiness is still there. Other than that, it’s all wonderful, perfectly balanced, with touches of caraway and star anise leading to a rising gingerbready feeling. This one’s really very interesting, it’s not a 25 anymore, while it’s not a 30 yet. In short, somewhere in between, and that is pretty lovely. Finish: medium, rather soft, with a saltier, brinier ending. Oyster juice! Comments: the 25 and the 28 are actually very different, but please don’t ask me to choose. 90 points – whiskyfun.com