The Port Askaig 45 Year Old is an exceptional Islay single malt, distilled on Hogmanay in 1968 and matured for 45 years in five refill sherry butts. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 40.8% ABV, this rare unpeated expression showcases the elegance and complexity that long maturation brings. Drawn from sister casks to the highly sought-after “Auld Acquaintance” Feis Ile release, it carries both rarity and prestige for collectors. Whiskies distilled on Islay in the 1960s are renowned for their tropical fruit character, making this vintage particularly significant.

Port Askaig

Port Askaig is an independent bottling range created to capture the spirit of Islay’s northern coast. While the exact distillery sources are not officially disclosed, Port Askaig has built a reputation for selecting casks that exemplify the island’s character. With limited releases of rare and aged expressions, the range offers whisky enthusiasts a gateway to unique pieces of Islay’s liquid history.

Port Askaig 45 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Layers of ripe, sticky tropical fruit and nectar with menthol hints that reveal the whisky’s long ageing.
Palate: Rich Navel oranges and fleshy mango dominate, balanced by notes of green tea, mint leaves, and exotic fruit. Elegantly rounded and poised.
Finish: Clean, mineral, and enduring, with the tropical notes fading into refined balance.

Why Add Port Askaig 45 Year Old to Your Collection?

With only a handful of casks ever released, this 1968 vintage represents a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Islay’s legendary whisky era. Its combination of tropical fruit depth, long sherry cask maturation, and natural cask strength presentation make it a remarkable and collectible release for connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of aged Islay whisky.