Port Askaig Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland

From the wild northeastern coast of Islay, where sea spray and peat smoke intertwine on the wind, Port Askaig Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky embodies the raw, untamed spirit of Scotland’s most storied whisky island. Bottled at its natural cask strength, this expression captures Islay in its purest form, powerful, smoky, and deeply maritime.

Product Details:

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• ABV: 55.8% (Cask Strength)
• Maturation: Aged in a selection of refill and first-fill bourbon barrels
• Colour: Natural pale gold (non-chill filtered, natural colour)
• Style: Peated, maritime, and complex
• Ownership: Elixir Distillers
• Release Range: Various single-batch releases (2000–2024)

Sensory Description:

The Port Askaig Cask Strength opens with an evocative nose of sea salt, bonfire smoke, and lemon peel, accented by hints of vanilla, coastal peat, and warm oak. On the palate, it surges with intense Islay character waves of charred malt, iodine, and smoked seaweed layered over sweet notes of honeyed grain and grilled citrus. The high proof amplifies both texture and flavour, delivering a bold yet balanced mouthfeel with remarkable clarity. The finish is long, smoky, and saline, fading to whispers of pepper, ash, and brine, a true maritime crescendo.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver – 2024 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Bronze – 2024 – International Wine & Spirit Competition
• 92 Points – 2023 – Whisky Advocate

Distiller’s Background:

Port Askaig is named after the historic harbour village that serves as one of Islay’s main gateways. The brand, owned by Elixir Distillers, was created to represent the archetypal Islay malt, bold, smoky, and unmistakably coastal, while preserving mystery around its exact distillery source (rumored to come from one of the island’s legendary producers). Every release is bottled in small batches, uncolored and unfiltered, emphasizing purity, strength, and authenticity.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a few drops of still water at room temperature (18–20°C / 64–68°F) to open its complex layers of smoke and sweetness. Ideal for pairing with smoked salmon, grilled shellfish, or rich blue cheeses. For dessert, try it with dark chocolate or sea salt caramel.

Elemental, intense, and unmistakably Islay, Port Askaig Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a whisky of depth and fire, capturing the island’s rugged coastline, smoky air, and maritime soul in every powerful sip.