Port Askaig 12yo Spring Edition (45,8%)

The Port Askaig 12 years old Spring Edition is an Islay single malt from an undisclosed distillery. The Spring Edition 2020 is made from 18 ex-bourbon hogsheads from both 2006 and 2007. These have been married and bottled in 2020 at 45,8% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour

Nose: The smokiness of peated malt fresh from the kiln melding with a background of zesty lemon oil and sea breeze. A maritime minerality drifts in.

Palate: Lemon sherbet and key lime pie accented by the sweetness of stone fruits. This blends with sooty smoke from a large hearth and boasts a toffee-led sweetness underneath.

Finish: Rich, barbecued Persian black lemon and dried mint leaves linger with fresh turf. A touch of smoked paprika has the last word.