{"product_id":"port-askaig-8-year-old-elixir-distillers","title":"Port Askaig 8 Year Old | Elixir Distillers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Intriguing Independent Islay Malt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePort Askaig 8 Year Old offers an authentic expression of modern Islay whisky, bottled by Elixir Distillers from an undisclosed island distillery. Matured in refill American oak before being bottled at 45.8% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, it captures the balance of bright citrus, gentle vanilla, maritime salinity and elegant peat smoke that has made the Port Askaig range highly regarded among Islay enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh lemon zest, sea breeze, vanilla, orchard fruits, coastal minerals and soft peat smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet malt, citrus oils, cracked black pepper, vanilla cream, smoked barley, coastal salinity and gentle oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean with lingering ash, sea salt, pepper spice, oak and soft medicinal smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed Islay Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elixir Distillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Askaig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill American Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Added Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent Bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the famous gateway to Islay, Port Askaig has earned a loyal following for showcasing high-quality whisky from an undisclosed island distillery. Rather than revealing the source, the range focuses on expressing the classic coastal style of Islay through careful cask selection and natural presentation. The 8 Year Old has become one of the range's signature bottlings, appreciated for delivering vibrant peat smoke with freshness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons or presentation packaging may be present due to age, storage or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing may occur and forms part of the character of collectible Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48889180815534,"sku":"TWA-PORTASKAIG-8YO-EID","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/port-askaig-8-year-old-1.jpg?v=1786018126","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/port-askaig-8-year-old-elixir-distillers","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}