Comments on: Review: Port Askaig Islay single malt scotch http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:16:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: MJ Klein http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-43987 MJ Klein Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:53:07 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-43987 i bought a bottle of the CS in Kaohsiung Taiwan. i found it too mediciney with the burnt charcoal flavor coming on way too strong. i bought a bottle of the CS in Kaohsiung Taiwan. i found it too mediciney with the burnt charcoal flavor coming on way too strong.

]]> By: Rob http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-10521 Rob Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:34:05 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-10521 Interesting that the 17 year would be described by John as mellower and woody, yet more of a dark sweetness of molasses rather than lighter sugar. I would expect the opposite. Would love to try this one. Interesting that the 17 year would be described by John as mellower and woody, yet more of a dark sweetness of molasses rather than lighter sugar. I would expect the opposite. Would love to try this one.

]]> By: Best in Blog #27: Tasting Notes and Whisky News on the Web | Whisky Party http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-7846 Best in Blog #27: Tasting Notes and Whisky News on the Web | Whisky Party Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:25:30 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-7846 [...] Whisky tries the Port Askaig 17 and 25.  Like just about everyone, he prefers the 17 to the [...] [...] Whisky tries the Port Askaig 17 and 25.  Like just about everyone, he prefers the 17 to the [...]

]]> By: Port Askaig Roundup – Comparing CS, 17 and 25 year « Scotch Hobbyist’s Blog http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5899 Port Askaig Roundup – Comparing CS, 17 and 25 year « Scotch Hobbyist’s Blog Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:10:06 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5899 [...] Malt Advocate Blog – John Hansell also prefers the 17 year (91 pts) to the 25 (85 pts). His review is the one that compelled me to purchase my bottle of the 17 year. [...] [...] Malt Advocate Blog – John Hansell also prefers the 17 year (91 pts) to the 25 (85 pts). His review is the one that compelled me to purchase my bottle of the 17 year. [...]

]]> By: Port Askaig 17: International Dram of Mystery « Scotch Hobbyist’s Blog http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5446 Port Askaig 17: International Dram of Mystery « Scotch Hobbyist’s Blog Fri, 22 May 2009 02:53:16 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5446 [...] Malt Advocate Blog (What does John know?) – John Hansell provides notes and ratings for both the 17 and 25 year expressions.  He really likes the 17 year. [...] [...] Malt Advocate Blog (What does John know?) – John Hansell provides notes and ratings for both the 17 and 25 year expressions.  He really likes the 17 year. [...]

]]> By: Best in Blog: Port Askaig, Caol Ila, and Previews of the Islay Festival of Malt & Music « Whisky Party http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5227 Best in Blog: Port Askaig, Caol Ila, and Previews of the Islay Festival of Malt & Music « Whisky Party Wed, 06 May 2009 18:29:28 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5227 [...] Malt Advocate, John Hansell reviews the 17 and 25 year old Port Askaig, bottled and sold by Whisky Exchange. From [...] [...] Malt Advocate, John Hansell reviews the 17 and 25 year old Port Askaig, bottled and sold by Whisky Exchange. From [...]

]]> By: bgulien http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5206 bgulien Tue, 05 May 2009 19:15:20 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5206 Today the 17 yo and the CS arrived. Had to taste the CS. Everybody already had a go at the 17. I must admit I had no clean palate. Just had a nice rum before tasting. Colour: Pale straw. Nice long and even legs. Nose: Laphroaig immediately sprang to mind. Peat and a bit medicinal, brine, wet carton, ash, then some notes of sweetness like treacle. Very smoky. Leave it 10 minutes and you have a perfect air freshener in your room. Pity I can't take it with me in the car! Altogether very pleasant. Palate: Smoky and peppery, hot and sharp alcohol. oily and feeling full in the mouth. With a few drops of water, it's immediately more civilized. Straw and barley. The peat stays. licorice root. Finish: Medium long. Nice aftertaste, not to dry. The smoke is still present. Conclusion: Very drinkable, even without water. With a few drops, it instantly changes it's character to a more subtle dram. Not bad for a young one! Neat, is my preferred way for this whisky. Nice and strong. On a blind tasting though, I wouldn't be sure: young Laphroaig or Caol Ila? Anyway, it's another sure hit for Sukhinder. Will buy again when finished. Now for the 17.... Today the 17 yo and the CS arrived. Had to taste the CS.
Everybody already had a go at the 17.
I must admit I had no clean palate. Just had a nice rum before tasting.

Colour: Pale straw. Nice long and even legs.

Nose: Laphroaig immediately sprang to mind. Peat and a bit medicinal, brine, wet carton, ash, then some notes of sweetness like treacle. Very smoky.
Leave it 10 minutes and you have a perfect air freshener in your room. Pity I can’t take it with me in the car!
Altogether very pleasant.

Palate: Smoky and peppery, hot and sharp alcohol. oily and feeling full in the mouth. With a few drops of water, it’s immediately more civilized.
Straw and barley. The peat stays. licorice root.

Finish: Medium long. Nice aftertaste, not to dry. The smoke is still present.

Conclusion: Very drinkable, even without water. With a few drops, it instantly changes it’s character to a more subtle dram. Not bad for a young one!
Neat, is my preferred way for this whisky. Nice and strong.
On a blind tasting though, I wouldn’t be sure: young Laphroaig or Caol Ila?
Anyway, it’s another sure hit for Sukhinder. Will buy again when finished.
Now for the 17….

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5200 John Hansell Tue, 05 May 2009 10:43:47 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5200 Tim D., I agree with you about the distillery bottled 12 y/o vs. the 18 y/o. I like the 12 y/o better for the reason you state. I think that the Askaig 17 y/o is better than the distillery's 18 y/o and I fully recommend you pick up a bottle. Tim D., I agree with you about the distillery bottled 12 y/o vs. the 18 y/o. I like the 12 y/o better for the reason you state. I think that the Askaig 17 y/o is better than the distillery’s 18 y/o and I fully recommend you pick up a bottle.

]]> By: Tim D http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5198 Tim D Tue, 05 May 2009 06:09:58 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5198 Caol Ila is one of my favorite distilleries... How does the Askaig 17 compare to something like, say, a Caol Ila 18? I actually prefer the 12 to the 18 for more "vibrancy" and a richer palate/nose... But there's a 16 Signatory/non-chill filtered Caol Ila that's in my short list of all time faves.... So, given that - am I gonna love a 17 Askaig? Caol Ila is one of my favorite distilleries… How does the Askaig 17 compare to something like, say, a Caol Ila 18? I actually prefer the 12 to the 18 for more “vibrancy” and a richer palate/nose… But there’s a 16 Signatory/non-chill filtered Caol Ila that’s in my short list of all time faves…. So, given that – am I gonna love a 17 Askaig?

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5190 John Hansell Mon, 04 May 2009 20:46:23 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5190 Butephoto, yes the 17 is the sweet spot. Nicely done. I like the higher strength too! Butephoto, yes the 17 is the sweet spot. Nicely done. I like the higher strength too!

]]> By: butephoto http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5189 butephoto Mon, 04 May 2009 20:22:21 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5189 I agree - the 17yo is superb whilst the 25yo is a bit too harsh and bitter. A bit too long in the cask for me. I agree – the 17yo is superb whilst the 25yo is a bit too harsh and bitter. A bit too long in the cask for me.

]]> By: bgulien http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5186 bgulien Mon, 04 May 2009 16:04:16 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5186 I am eagerly awaiting my CS and the 17 yo. It's in the mail and hopefully tomorrow it will be in my hands. Guesses are rampant on the net, with Caol Ila the frontrunner. Not a bad choice, I think. I will let you know what the CS is like. I am eagerly awaiting my CS and the 17 yo.
It’s in the mail and hopefully tomorrow it will be in my hands.
Guesses are rampant on the net, with Caol Ila the frontrunner.
Not a bad choice, I think.
I will let you know what the CS is like.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5185 John Hansell Mon, 04 May 2009 15:16:40 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5185 I just included a link to The Whisky Exchange's website in the first line of my posting to get more info on the whiskies an also a view of bottle shots. I just included a link to The Whisky Exchange’s website in the first line of my posting to get more info on the whiskies an also a view of bottle shots.

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5184 John Hansell Mon, 04 May 2009 15:12:00 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5184 Dr. Whisky: Yes, the 17 year old is clean and beautifully balanced. You're right about packaging. Very cool! Jeff H.: if you like Caol Ila, you will really like the 17 y/o. Dr. Whisky: Yes, the 17 year old is clean and beautifully balanced. You’re right about packaging. Very cool!

Jeff H.: if you like Caol Ila, you will really like the 17 y/o.

]]> By: Jeff Hershauer http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/05/04/review-port-askaig-islay-single-malts/#comment-5183 Jeff Hershauer Mon, 04 May 2009 15:06:08 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=891#comment-5183 No...not a Caol Ila! What is it about that tarry coal soot that beckons so invitingly? I told my wife I was finished buying whiskies for a while. Must...resist...temptation... Jeff No…not a Caol Ila! What is it about that tarry coal soot that beckons so invitingly? I told my wife I was finished buying whiskies for a while. Must…resist…temptation…

Jeff

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