An 8 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, bottled for Speciality Drinks' Port Askaig range. Enjoyably smokey and elegant - a neat introduction to the range.
Charcoal, salted crisps and a good squeeze of lemon.
Soft salted caramel brings a sweetness to the palate, with waves of coastal peat smoke crashing underneath.
Medium length, with a hot kick of peppercorn.
Not a good one I’d put a few more coins and get me a proper ISLAY malt
The prominent lemon note in particular would suggest it’s a second-rate Caol Ila. Then the question becomes: when the 12 year old of that is £5 more, why buy this?
Not that rough for its age, not so special for flavour. You might say it’s middle of the road for Islay. Fairly well arranged and not without complexity, so it could be quite commendable for a keener price; but at this PQR it doesn’t really stand out above the cheaper age statements.
I love it. Like a kaleidoscope going off in my mouth. I like peaty and this has lots of other flavors. Was recommended at a Whisky store in Edinburgh by a young lady and I thank her very much.
I like my peat smoke thick and tarry, this one has it.
