Port Askaig 8 years old

This distinctive Islay whisky is a masterful blend of Single Malt Whisky, expertly crafted from spirits that have been aged in a variety of carefully chosen casks. These include Bourbon barrels, Toasted American Oak barrels, Sherry butts, refill Hogsheads, and American Oak casks. Each type of cask imparts its own unique characteristics to the whisky, creating a smooth, balanced flavor profile that embodies the gentle yet complex nature of this Islay expression. The result is a richly layered whisky with subtle influences from each maturation method, offering a truly refined drinking experience. 

Expect flavours of lemon oil and pine contrast with a rich palate of heather honey, grilled grapefruit, and sweet ginger snaps. Charcoal smoke with dark chocolate soften into melon and prosciutto with a warmth of chilli spice

Caol Ila Distillery 

Caol Ila distillery was built in 1846, its name in Gaelic means: Sound of Islay. Eleven years after its construction the distillery was sold and the new owners built a pier. This made the distillery a lot more accessible by sea.

By the late 19th century the distillery was producing over half a million liters of alcohol a year. In 1927 the distillery was acquired by Distillers Company Limited (DCL and now called Diageo). It has remained under their ownership ever since.

In the early 1970's the distillery's production capacity was trebled. It has been Islay's largest whisky producer ever since. During the difficult decade of 1980, the distillery produced an unpeated spirit that proved to be very popular among blenders. This style of spirit is produced every year according to the requirements of the blended whisky market. In 2011 a slight expansion increased Caol Ila's production capacity to 6.5 million liters per annum.

The floral, grassy and maritime character of the spirit produced at Caol Ila is achieved through the use of a fermentation period lasting 55 hours. Tall stills reduce the amount of heavy phenols that make it to the final cut.