Port Askaig 8 years old 45.8% Glen Garioch They have finished off maturation

They have finished off maturation in charred oak casks imparting an rich caramel vanilla and cocoa characteristic

muscavado or brown sugar and tannins

with more citrus again (dried orange) and spices

cinnamon and a zesty hint of orange peel

joined by sweet vanilla

Port Askaig 8 years old 45.8% Glen Garioch They have finished off maturationThis is the latest core expression to join the Port Askaig range, a soft sweet and peaty 8 year old from an undisclosed distillery. Matured entirely in refill American oak, it is fresh and vibrant on the nose with lemon oil, salty sea spray and a soft ashy smoke. More citrus on the palate with smoked fish and that classic Islay peat reek. A honeysuckle sweetness and slight herbal note balances out this dram before leading into a long barley sugar