Port Askaig

[Rufus Skytrousers]

Just a request...has anyone tried any of the Speciality drinks bottlings?

Port Askaig I believe they label as...Thought I read somewhere its believed it comes out of Caol Ila.

Any comments anyone?

[Rufus Skytrousers]

I haven't personally, though I have one waiting in the wings.
Tim at TWE did do tasting notes on his blog. And there are comparative notes for standard CI Cask Strength versus Port Askaig CS on the other forum

Other forum? Do you mean TWE?

[bcrossan]

I bought some of the 17 yr and it is great. If you love CI you will love that one. I can't speak for the other bottlings since I haven't tasted them but from what I have read 17 seems to be the most highly regarded

[Ganga]

Many believe it to be CI. Find CI on this map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... fr.svg.png In addition, the Askaig 17 tastes to me like a CI. I think the 17 is a quality whisky and have yet to be disappointed by any of the SMOS bottlings.

[jazz lover]

Was lucky to get two 17's
I was not disappointed.

[Rufus Skytrousers]

Thanks everyone.


In relating to CI, would anyone like to give opinion on which CI standard bottling it (PA17) resembles most?

Basically, I like the 12 and cask strength, but admit to being underwhelmed seriously by the 18.

[Klondike]

I was fortunate to stay in Caol Ila (the village, not the destillery ) last summer, and had a drink of the 17YO Port Askaig at the Port Askaig Hotel and Pub. They confirmed this to be from the Caol Ila destillery.

I don't have any formal tasting notes, as it was a very imformal setting. It was very good however in the peaty style of CI - i.e. to me slightly less peaty than e.g. the Kildalton destilleries

[Willie JJ]

I haven't personally, though I have one waiting in the wings.
Tim at TWE did do tasting notes on his blog. And there are comparative notes for standard CI Cask Strength versus Port Askaig CS on the other forum

Other forum? Do you mean TWE?

No he doesn't but we're not allowed to mention it here.

I've tried all the Port Askaig bottlings and found them to be of high quality. They don't really tie in well with the OBs, but the 17 is my favourite.

[Rufus Skytrousers]

Thanks for those observations all. Looks like PA 17 may be winging its way to me in the near future.


P/S forum issue sorted.

[Rufus Skytrousers]

Well RS, I just opened the Port Askaig 17 and it really is good! Lovely drop

You Did? I'm envious


Is there anything that you can compare it too?

[Ganga]

Anyone try the new Askaig 19?

[bredman]

Speciality Drinks do not chill filter or add colour. I would recommend them before Diageo's OBs any day.

[mikeymad]

Anyone try the new Askaig 19?

you did.

[Ganga]

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. I liked it.

[Admiral]

I tried the Port Askaig 17yo a year or two ago. It's a pleasant Islay without being particularly complex or detailed. Which is a polite way of saying I found it possibly one-dimensional. But it was a nice dimension to be in!

[pengwyn]

http://www.drinkfinder.co.uk/index.php/ ... -57-1-vol/

is this a good PA seems about £15 cheaper than the rest