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Port Askaig Whisky

Port Askaig is the name of a small harbour village where the ferry from the mainland docks, and where Islay's east coast meets the sea in stark contrast. On a clear day you can spot the neighbouring Isle of Jura from the quay, the very same coastline that graces the label of every bottle.

  • Port Askaig 15 Year Old whisky bottle
    Item no.: 05955-77555

    With no named distillery on the label, Port Askaig sticks to a tradition of discretion, letting the whisky itself speak for Islay's character.

    Expert Review

    Port Askaig 15 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5% is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 50.5% ABV.

    Port Askaig 15 Years Old is a limited edition single malt whisky from Islay – and as always with Port Askaig, the distillery itself is kept undisclosed, in line with an old tradition among independent bottlers on the island. The whisky is bottled at high natural strength without filtration.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is smoky with tar, salt and a hint of citrus.

    Palate

    The palate is powerful with peat, soot and a rich sweetness.

    Finish

    The finish is long and smoky, with lingering salt.

    Specifications

    Name: Port Askaig 15 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50,5%
    Distillery: Port Askaig
    Region: Islay, Scotland
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 15 Years
    ABV: 50.5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Non-chill Filtered: Yes
    Natural Colour: Yes
    Edition: Limited Edition
    EAN No.: 5061035820426

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Powerful

    Did You Know?

    Port Askaig is named after the ferry port itself on Islay, from which the whole island's whisky has historically been shipped out to the rest of Scotland.

    See our full range of Port Askaig

    • 134,00
      1pcs.
      116,50EUR
  • Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865363-2023ltd

    Released only once in 2023, this 17-year-old Port Askaig gathers 17 years in cask into a single, non-repeated limited edition.

    Expert Review

    Port Askaig 17 år Limited Edition 2023 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50,5% is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak casks and bottled at 50.5% ABV.

    Port Askaig 17 Years Limited Edition 2023 is an exclusive Islay single malt whisky launched in 2023. It is matured in traditional American oak casks and bottled at 50.5% ABV, without filtration or added colour, preserving the whisky's full, smoky character.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is smoky with tar, sea salt and a light vanilla sweetness.

    Palate

    The palate is full with peat, citrus and a warm spiciness.

    Finish

    The finish is long and smoky, with lingering salt and oak.

    Specifications

    Name: Port Askaig 17 år Limited Edition 2023 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50,5%
    Distillery: Port Askaig
    Region: Islay, Scotland
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 17 Years
    ABV: 50.5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask Type: American oak casks
    Non-chill Filtered: Yes
    Natural Colour: Yes
    Edition: Limited Edition 2023
    EAN No.: 5060880924891

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Limited Edition

    Did You Know?

    Port Askaig's whisky is sourced from casks from several different Islay distilleries, but the exact source remains deliberately undisclosed by the bottler, Speciality Drinks.

    See our full range of Port Askaig

    • 184,75
      1pcs.
      160,75EUR
  • Port Askaig 8 Year Old whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865363-10175

    The youngest in the Port Askaig family is no lightweight – 8 years in cask still delivers all the raw, maritime peat the island is known for.

    Expert Review

    Port Askaig 8 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 45,8% is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 45.8% ABV.

    Port Askaig 8 Years Old is a lovely whisky from the island of Islay. As always with this type of whisky, with no distillery name on the label, the source is kept secret, while the whisky itself tells the story of Islay's raw, peated style, even at the young age of 8 years.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is smoky and saline, with tar and a touch of citrus.

    Palate

    The palate is raw and smoky, with salt and a light sweetness.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-long, with lingering smoke and salt.

    Specifications

    Name: Port Askaig 8 år Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 45,8%
    Distillery: Port Askaig
    Region: Islay, Scotland
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 8 Years
    ABV: 45.8%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN No.: 5060880924877

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Maritime · Young

    Did You Know?

    At just 8 years old, this is the youngest age-stated release in the Port Askaig series, and one of the most accessible entry points to the island's raw, peated style.

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    • 67,00
      1pcs.
      58,25EUR
   

About Port Askaig Whisky

Port Askaig Whisky is released by Elixir Distillers and takes its name from the small harbour village on Islay's east coast, close to the Caol Ila distillery, Islay's largest, known for its fruity character and dusty peat smoke. The series often blends distillate from undisclosed sources on Islay, where the whisky's region and character are revealed but the specific distillery is deliberately kept secret, allowing the whisky to be judged on its own terms. Collectors are drawn to the high age statements and the persistent mystery around the source, while newcomers get a solid, authentic entry into peated Islay whisky.

History & Background

The name Port Askaig was chosen by the Singh brothers, founders of Elixir Distillers, as a tribute to Islay's maritime culture and the small harbour village from which the ferry to the mainland still departs today. The series was developed as part of the firm's broader focus on Islay whisky, alongside sister series Elements of Islay, and has since built a reputation for delivering authentic, unadulterated expressions of the island's character without revealing the distillery behind them. This approach has made Port Askaig a fixed reference point for whisky enthusiasts wanting to taste Islay in its purest form.

History & background

Port Askaig is named after the ferry port on Islay from which the malt whisky is shipped out into the world, and the range is released by Elixir Distillers, known for its sharp eye for rare casks. The whisky comes from a single, undisclosed Islay distillery, long rumoured among enthusiasts to be Caol Ila, though the company never confirms it officially. Since its launch, Port Askaig has built a reputation as a reliable and reasonably priced entry point into classic Islay smoke, without compromising on quality.

Production & style

The whisky is selected cask by cask from Islay's distilleries and often bottled without added color or chill filtration.

Signature style

Peated, Maritime, Smoky
The flavor offers a classic Islay character with peat, smoke, and a clear maritime imprint.

Facts

BottlerElixir Distillers
Founded2010
PronouncedPort AS-keg
RegionIslay
CountryScotland
OwnerElixir Distillers
Known seriesCore Range (8, 19, 25 year)
Official websiteportaskaig.co

Did you know?

Although Port Askaig never officially reveals its source distillery, both the smoke profile and the distinctive salinity point towards Caol Ila, located just a few kilometres from the ferry port itself.

If you like Port Askaig Whisky, you should also try:

Caol Ila, Big Peat and Elements of Islay.