Nick_Hildebrand_2000
Connoisseur
86
16 nov 2023 7:12 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Port Askaig 17-year-old ElD
WB 87.6 324 оценок 50.5 %vol 17 лет 700
American Oak
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Виски описывают как элегантный, дымный и фруктовый с морскими, йодистыми и цитрусовыми нотами, хорошей балансировкой и питкостью. При этом часть отзывов критикует цену, возраст и сложность, а также отмечает спорные ноты.
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В отзывах виски чаще всего описывают как дымный, морской и минеральный, с йодом, солью, цитрусом, дымом и дымным солодом, а также с нотами солёной карамели, пепла, костра, ванили, шоколада, трав и специй. Его называют элегантным и фруктовым, мягким и хорошо сбалансированным, легко пьющимся несмотря на крепость. Неоднократно упоминается сходство с Caol Ila, хотя есть и сомнения в источнике — предполагают также Ardbeg. Отдельные отзывы описывают классический айла-профиль с дымчатым мясом, миндалём, водорослями и чёрным чаем, а также сложный нос с бузиной, мёдом и цитрусами, вкус с акациевым мёдом, апельсином, минеральностью и лёгкой солёностью при длинном приятном финише.
Вместе с тем есть критика и противоречивые мнения: виски называют не слишком сложным и не развивающимся в бокале, возраст 17 лет не ощущается, цена завышена, финиш слабоватый, присутствует ощущение одномерности. Упоминаются «sneaky sulphur», несоответствие дымного профиля ожиданиям, а при повторной дегустации — более выраженный оттенок растворителя или клея, из-за чего оценка была снижена. Один отзыв остался без оценки, так как стиль не подошёл; нос поначалу не впечатлил, а в другом случае нос назван «классически застенчивым», вкус — недостаточно округлым, таким, что вслепую его приняли бы за виски младше 10 лет, хотя дымная нота в финише понравилась.
Nick_Hildebrand_2000
Connoisseur
86
16 nov 2023 7:12 pm
larswehmeier
Connoisseur
88
12 feb 2024 4:57 pm
Elegant smoker. Fruity and ashy.
riegerjonas
Expert Senior
88
18 feb 2024 8:23 pm
2024-02-18
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Extremely fruity, white flesh, juicy, orange, tangerine, honeydew melon, gentle smoke, oatmeal cookies |
| Вкус | 89 | Strong (ashy) smoke, sweet, herbal, herbs, maritime, little citrus, juicy, gentle |
| Финиш | 88 | slightly salty sea air remains, ashy smoke |
Gous
Connoisseur
88
19 mar 2024 11:05 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
JNuyts
Connoisseur
88
27 mar 2024 11:56 am
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
glen efze
Connoisseur
86
06 jul 2024 4:48 pm
A Port Askaig with the lovely age of 17 years, matured in American oak and quite light for its age, more like white wine color. Refill barrels are probably involved, which is not necessarily a bad thing for a smoky Islay whisky. The distillery is unknown, but Port Askaig is usually thought to be Caol Ila, which is certainly not a bad guess based on the volume of production from this distillery. Port Askaig is one of the series from Elixir Distillers, who are currently building the Portintruan Distillery near Port Ellen and will soon be able to distill their own Islay whisky. The whisky was released in 2023 and 9,000 bottles were bottled. It will be available in German shops in spring 2024 for around €130. glen-efze.de
Likudi
Connoisseur
89
10 aug 2024 10:24 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
MaltMonkeyPetro
Expert Senior
87
16 nov 2024 2:10 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
whiskyaudiophile
Expert Senior
—
15 jan 2025 10:47 am
This whisky was tasted blind as a part of a whisky advent calendar. I won't put a numbered rating because this is really not my style, so it wouldn't be fair to lower the score.
Gurgeh
Expert Junior
88
16 jan 2026 9:38 am
One of the better whiskies I’ve had in quite a while. Very refined and “complete” feeling, with a lot of finesse and zero rough edges. It’s not a whisky that evolves a lot in the glass and could be seen as slightly one-dimensional — but it’s an excellent dimension and I found it extremely easy to drink. I haven’t had peated whisky for some time, so there may be some peat-craving involved. Tasted next to a few mild-peat whiskies, this stood out clearly: it made Living Souls Williamson feel drier and less nuanced by comparison, and Lagavulin 8 felt somewhat similar in style but less balanced and detailed. Port Askaig Cask Strength Batch 1 is a completely different, much younger and more aggressive profile, with sharper smoke and noticeably more alcohol presence.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Very balanced and immediately likeable. Heather, honey and a pleasant seaweedy peat feel almost equally present. Notes of lemon, dried herbs, wet hay and brine, with a small dollop of iodine. There’s also a soft leathery note and something slightly floral (lavender?). Impressively, I don’t really pick up the alcohol at all — it drinks much easier than the 50.5% suggests. |
| Вкус | 88 | Balanced and composed, with the same gentle interplay of sweet honeyed notes and coastal peat. Nothing sharp or aggressive, just smooth and comfortable. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long. Sweet dark honey with peat and brine, then a gradual rise in charcoal/soot intensity towards the end, with a bit of pepper. |
Klexx
Connoisseur
86
24 jan 2024 5:41 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Citrus, lime, green, salted caramel, vanilla |
| Вкус | 86 | Lemon, lime, green gooseberries, seaweed, pepper, spices |
| Финиш | 87 | Long lemon pepper, some pretzels, seaweed, medium complex |
Izzino
Connoisseur
92
01 feb 2024 10:58 pm
It is a very pleasant, delicious, pleasantly smoky whisky. The question remains, is it worth the amount for which it is being sold? The percentage of alcohol is very fine, but Pleasant citrus profile, herbal, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon cake, bisquit. If I got it, I'm sure he'll be happy, but would I buy it?
Hlektrion
Connoisseur
88
28 mar 2024 6:54 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
VashalmeN
Expert Senior
86
18 may 2024 11:51 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
dram-drinker
Connoisseur
88
01 jun 2024 10:23 pm
What a change from nose to palate, interesting profile - not bad
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Green fruits, leafy, grassy, carambola, lime peel, wet hay, honeydew, green apple, basically not smoke - quite interesting |
| Вкус | 88 | Oily, fruity, more green apple, honeydew, spices, pepper, subtle sweetness, oak wood, tobacco, hint of smoke - not bad |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium long, warm, green fruits, tobacco, smoke, little leafy, hint of smoke |
Fundramental
Connoisseur
88
28 jun 2024 9:25 pm
Nose and palate are loaded with citrus notes, salty caramel and sweet peat.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Zorro123
Expert Junior
87
21 sep 2024 9:39 am
Color white wine. Quite reserved, but still peat and citrus on the nose. Taste - peat, vanilla, apples and citrus. Ashy. Profits from time in glass. Reminds me of Ardbeg and peated Caol Ila, possibly being the latter.
TKoolhaas
Connoisseur
86
26 mar 2025 8:17 pm
The colour is quite light which is not surprising for an ex bourbon barrel. The whisky does hang on the glass but not in very thick waves. It is a nice Islay (Caol Ila) but has no wow factor for me.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Dark baked bread, citrus, roasted nuts, peach, anise, extinguished campfire, shoe polish, wet hay, |
| Вкус | 86 | The texture is not too thick but fine. Anise, apple, peat, |
| Финиш | 87 | Fairly long, Peat, peach, citrus, apple, |
Ana Chronist
Expert Senior
86
03 dec 2025 12:53 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
MaltAgenda
Expert Senior
89
25 feb 2026 6:14 pm
Tasted at the London Whisky Show 2025
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Hvdree
Connoisseur
88
04 dec 2023 11:35 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
minialkoff
Connoisseur
88
23 mar 2024 8:21 pm
22+22+21,5+22
rolabob
Connoisseur
89
23 may 2024 11:32 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
zzqfyl
Connoisseur
88
02 jun 2024 8:08 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Whisky_dan
Expert Senior
87
13 aug 2024 8:49 pm
nice Islay whisky that doesn't do much wrong; you get what you expect
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Campfire smoke, citrus fruits (lime, lemon, grapefruit), maritime, seaweed, fermented fruit |
| Вкус | 86 | ashy, oak spice, lemons, mineral, tobacco, hay, alcohol is well integrated, clear in taste |
| Финиш | 86 | long, peat smoke, herb garden, peanut note |
Simon Stood
Connoisseur
88
26 oct 2024 6:08 pm
DLi
Expert Senior
89
05 oct 2025 12:16 am
Tasted at the London Whisky Show
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Petrol oil, chalk, kippers, slightly perfumy, unripe guavas, something mangoes (I genuinely cannot read my handwriting from my notes) |
| Вкус | 89 | Creamy, orange peel oil, bit of soot, oily, with kippers. |
| Финиш | 89 | Long, same same. |
Jamie McDubh
Connoisseur
87
21 nov 2025 8:31 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
duranadavid
Expert Senior
87
29 apr 2026 1:56 pm
aroma: distinctive, alcoholic, iodine, citrus taste: soft, smooth, pears, iodine, honey Smokeless, balanced whisky. But I can't identify much about the taste
BluePeat
Expert Junior
88
03 oct 2026 2:03 am
Purchased this bottle from a Washington specialty store. Coastal, briny nose with lemons, oysters, slight kerosene, and remnants of a bonfire. Also vanilla extract. On the palate, it’s a sweet and salty combination, almost like pretzels with peanut butter, in addition to brackish water, fresh herbs, and and the typical ashiness. That continues into the long finish with a clean peat that does not overwhelm but lingers pleasantly. Recommended and I may have to return to the shop for another bottle.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
JBKwb
Connoisseur
88
22 jan 2024 9:14 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tuco1972
Connoisseur
88
28 feb 2024 11:58 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
alex..w..fan
Connoisseur
86
23 mar 2024 4:54 pm
The nose didn’t impress me, it’s quite reshaped, but then everything is fine! 21 22 22 21 86
Monstruo
Expert Senior
87
26 may 2024 6:39 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
JimJaws
Expert Senior
90
01 jun 2024 12:26 pm
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
olegborgol
Connoisseur
89
08 jun 2024 1:20 pm
Delicious KulIla. I want a bottle. Marine mineral notes with iodine, green fruits, oysters, lemon, some earthy sweet smoke, farm notes. I love it. 22.5-22-22-22.5
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Banzai
Connoisseur
88
10 nov 2024 7:40 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
tribe
Connoisseur
89
31 may 2025 10:27 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Gingerbread, sea breeze, malty and resinous notes, citrus...menthol and distinct alcohol in the nose |
| Вкус | 90 | Biting into a sticky, sweet, smoky, bacon-flavored gingerbread with honey and citrus... something like Bunnahabhain or Lagavulin or Ardbeg? No idea, but very good... |
| Финиш | 90 | Sticky smoky/smoked honey sweetness and slightly maritime notes in malt..very tasty |
Fdu17
Expert Senior
87
31 dec 2025 10:48 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
kroy
Expert Junior
87
19 jul 2026 1:17 am
Seems it’s Caol Ila. Wonderful, multi-layer, smokey, acidic, salty. For me it’s just exceptional!
Totoro
Connoisseur
88
25 jan 2024 5:38 pm
This may sound outrageous, but I actually believe I prefer Elixir Distiller's *other* new Caol Ila, which is six years younger, costs half as much, and performs even better due to some lovely, understated refill-sherry influence. For more, see WB239668.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Initially some glue, then sour fruits (lemon, gooseberry, quince), tarry ropes, grimy hessian, barnyard, smoked oysters, and ocean spray. Keeps opening up and getting deeper and better the longer you nose it. I'd assume that anyone giving this a low score hasn't given it sufficient time to develop. It's rather fresh for its 17 years, but by no means immature. The much-reduced, subdued smokiness (with a farmy touch) tells you that this Caol Ila has been getting on in age. Don't expect a big-impact, strong-effects kind of whisky, but rather a natural, almost minimalistic specimen. Pure Islay character, if you will, without any additives. [edit: the second time I tried the sample, I was a bit less enamored. The slightly weird solvent / glue note was more pronounced this time around; I'm subtracting a point.] |
| Вкус | 87 | Good body. Sweet and herbal / spicy in equal measure. Gets more maritime / mineral as it goes along. Peppery, lively. Plenty of power and room for dilution. Very chewable, releases some interesting musty / musky notes when you keep swishing it around in the mouth – a sign of its decent age. A bit narrow / uncompromising, perhaps, but I guess that's the style they were aiming for here. |
| Финиш | 89 | Salty honey with dried herbs and seawater. Musk and umami in the aftertaste. Not a single superfluous note. Excellent stuff, if you're an Islay / Caol Ila enthusiast. |
sakis
Connoisseur
86
17 mar 2024 8:35 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
StefanKatonaXXL
Expert Senior
90
22 mar 2024 8:40 pm
A very elegant and intense Islay smoke that is surprisingly full of fruity, sweet notes in addition to the typical marineness and surprisingly soft iodine... The price tag is a bit excessive, but I am not disappointed with the result. A great whisky that I was very curious about and full of expectations...
JoshNRW
Connoisseur
89
06 apr 2024 1:11 am
(Update: I have now treated myself to a bottle of this whisky and today, immediately after opening it, I am no longer so sure that it has to be a Caol Ila. Due to the strong lemons and light fruitiness, it could very well be an Ardbeg - even if that seems unlikely for a Port Askaig at this price. Perhaps this cask was bought 10-12 years ago and was not allowed to market the name Ardbeg. The more often I smell it, the more often I think that this is not a Caol Ila) He is just really good and honest. One of the best hundred euro whiskies I can remember - from a purist's point of view. A few weeks ago I bought a 12yo Old Pulteney - one of my favorite distilleries. 125 euros, 3 years sherry finish - money wasted. I'm annoyed that I didn't buy this Port Askaig for the same price that evening. The nose and the finish (mouth feel) stand out very positively. Great value for money.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | 89.5 The nose seems older and softer than the 50.5 percent would suggest. It reminds me a bit of Caol Ila 25 - to be honest, only almost better. I'm almost certain that this is Caol Ila. (Update: not so sure anymore, maybe Ardbeg). Gentle peat smoke, some coal fumes, a little sweetness from the barley sugar and ripe citrus fruits in the background, mushy pear (Caol Ila). That's more than I expect from a 120 Euro whisky. Not particularly complex, but very, very nice. |
| Вкус | 88 | 88.5 Everything is there that you would expect from a smoky whisky in the past. Harmony, slightly maritime aromas, a bit of gentle hay and that smoky undertone. The smoke doesn't dominate everything, the over 50 percent also seem simple here, but not simplistic. The sweetness of the barley sugar is in the background, a bit of malt. Good, but not spectacular. Perhaps a bit too bitter at the end. |
| Финиш | 89 | The mouthfeel is optimal, comparatively oily (for this price range), a little salt, a decent - but not too much - peat smoke and a nicely integrated, very subtle sweetness at the end. The finish is medium to almost long. Very clean, soft and velvety. |
FoivosSoueref
Expert Senior
86
01 may 2024 4:07 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Stanzeflasche
Connoisseur
87
22 may 2024 7:12 pm
Iodine is very present, which is surprising given the age of the juice, as well as lemon and vanilla. It's ethereal, salty and chalky. The peat is more airy, as if it were crumbling, and gives way to a vaporous smoke. Beautiful woodland. The palate is quite delicate, more on white fruits, juicy apples and pears, with a touch of peat and wood which gives a nice depth. The spices are quite light, barely noticeable. The finish is long, chocolatey, with notes of dried figs and earth. Not explosive, rather calm. Chestnuts, heather, lemon zest. It's very good, well made and well balanced. That said, I'm not sure how relevant that 17 year old is. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/11/port-askaig-17-yo-limited-edition-2023.html
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
Baanaanaabob
Connoisseur
88
16 jun 2024 8:50 pm
coastal peat, citrus, green fruits, lime, brine, coal smoke, fresh and balanced, probably caol ila, pretty good
Vladimir Ziryanov
Connoisseur
88
26 dec 2024 1:51 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
TonyKa
Expert Senior
90
31 mar 2025 11:01 pm
Very nice, round, soft and drinkable PA.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
BWI
Expert Junior
90
10 jun 2025 8:35 pm
Huge in finesse, richness of peat and complexity. Caol Ila. What distillate And what a great Elixir! A must
besar
Connoisseur
86
22 jan 2024 1:31 pm
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
etwa77
Expert Senior
87
02 mar 2024 10:18 pm
I somehow didn t expect to like it so much.. the briney lemon and spice and the intensity of the peat made me connect the dots all the way to an Ardbeg 19, with the PA compensating with power what it lacks in terms of finesse. sadly, the finish is not keeping up with the rest, much dry white wine..
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
_Unknown_
Expert Junior
86
18 apr 2024 3:45 am
herbal but at the same time warming coal smoke, immediately followed by dark chocolate ganache
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
kikist
Connoisseur
87
13 jun 2024 9:05 pm
Really enjoyed each drop, really polished whisky Needs time in the glass Maybe a little bit one dimensional
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Heavy foggy smoke (not strong just heavy), fresh oysters, puff pastry with sugar, creme brulee, new rubber, light rotten fruit, light orange peel nothing to complain about... With drop of water interesting incense pops up |
| Вкус | 85 | Oily, rich, sweet, lightly fruity, salty, sea weed, smoky, pumpkin oil, mineralic with some water really beautiful lemon peel pops up |
| Финиш | 86 | Smoke, ash, citrus fruit, creme brulee, vanilla cream, honey, really light ginger |
Sporx
Connoisseur
87
26 jun 2024 10:56 pm
Aroma Smoke, sweet, spicy The taste Spicy, smoke, oily, sweet Resonance Medium length, smoke, citrus notes, spicy, slightly astringent
MrYens
Connoisseur
88
11 jul 2024 3:48 pm
LongPourAmourBlog
Expert Senior
90
22 oct 2024 7:43 pm
Absolutely cracking whisky, the prime example of a 90-point scorer. It just ticks all the boxes, delivers on its promise of being a middle aged Islay malt, and then brings some surprise to the table too. The only question that remains … is this really a Caol Ila or did Elixir source this particular one elsewhere? This one, as a secret malt, holds the middle between Laphroaig and Ardbeg on the one side, and Lagavulin and Caol Ila on the other. That is good credential to go buy a bottle immediately.
springtank
Connoisseur
87
14 feb 2025 4:38 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
whisky666
Connoisseur
88
16 feb 2025 11:07 am
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
palo_klabnik
Expert Senior
89
21 feb 2025 9:46 pm
Impressive! Tasted only from a sample and now I feel like I want a full bottle. Will look around for better prices, though haha.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Baked soft apple, very floral smokiness, in fact there are also some dried herbs, paprika powder, smoked banana, mandarine peel. |
| Вкус | 89 | Very surprising and very enjoyable! It has almost an "electrising" feel on the tongue and impressive flavour concentration. For me there are dark fruits notes blending with peppery and little bit spicy notes. |
| Финиш | 89 | Gooseberry, gentle woodiness, 80% dark chocolate, iodine, and of course, the omnipresent vegetal-smoky notes. |
Yasu89
Expert Senior
86
03 mar 2024 10:18 pm
robbert88
Connoisseur
88
07 mar 2024 9:56 pm
After the 90 points of whisky notes I also had to have a bottle. I was curious and immediately bought a bottle after reading his review.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | N: ash, lemon juice, sea water, eucalyptus, cut grass, orange, smoke, maritime, black tea, mango, anise, |
| Вкус | 88 | P: smoky, salty, beautifully fruity, tropical fruit, fresh menthol, used tea leaves, citrus, black pepper, |
| Финиш | 87 | F: menthol, ash, campfire smoke, aged cold tea, black pepper, |
MaroFF
Connoisseur
87
23 mar 2024 7:02 pm
After a very average aroma, the rest of the tasting is more than good. It tastes great, in which phase we have fruit, smoke, honey, and mineral notes. The finish only confirms my belief that the whisky is worth buying.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | wet forest needles, peat, cellulose, smoked ham, delicate honey sweetness, yellow apples, melon |
| Вкус | 89 | sweet, buckwheat honey wrapped in smoke, citrus fruits, lemon peel, apples, ripe grapes, mineral notes with aspects of the bitterness of young walnut |
| Финиш | 87 | long, pleasant, warming, quite sweet, honeydew apples, herbs from the garden, peat smoke, tingling the palate |
Cubey666
Connoisseur
85
04 apr 2024 2:09 pm
enjoyable drink, however the age would expect it to have more depth and deep flavor profile
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | oranges, peat, sweet smoke, light earthy, clean, salty |
| Вкус | 85 | peaty, smoky, citrus, floral, light leather, ashy |
| Финиш | 84 | light oak, citrus, peat, ash, smoke, clean Caol lla in my book |
Keanou
Expert Senior
89
23 apr 2024 12:32 pm
Nose: Creamy, malty, slight citrus, yellow orchard fruits and smoke and peat. To me this has a Caol Ila-like peatsmoke. Palate: Flavor intense yet balanced, it’s sweet, spicy, smoky, fruity, malty, all in balance. There is also a slight licorice note in there, like lemon-licorice. Very nice! Long finish where the peat smoke lingers
Glenrothes1973
Connoisseur
88
07 may 2024 10:58 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Fight65
Connoisseur
85
23 aug 2024 4:21 pm
This bottling is sweet and balanced but does not match my smoking profile
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | |
| Вкус | 85 | IT: 85 B: 84 |
| Финиш | 84 |
eselsim
Expert Senior
88
09 nov 2024 8:35 pm
great nose, right abv, old chimney, stewed meet, lemons and thyme
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
TheWhiskybossch
Connoisseur
87
07 dec 2024 7:39 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Sketchnl82
Member Senior
87
18 jul 2026 8:15 pm
Caol Ila? Sweet notes of vanilla, creamy toffee, and freshly cut grass. Oily and full-bodied. The taste starts with a mineral and briny note, which quickly transitions into warm peat. This is well balanced by sweet elements such as salted caramel, bitter orange peel, and creamy white chocolate. Warm and full mouthfeel. Quite tasty
WhiskyNotes
Expert Senior
90
17 nov 2023 1:28 pm
Nose: elegance and intensity. Plenty of olive brine, oyster water, cold ashes and hints of fresh newspapers. Then hints of ink, bright lemon juice and zests, fresh grassy notes and a combination of menthol and eucalyptus. Darker bonfire smoke appears in the background. Complex and right on the money. Mouth: herbal but at the same time warming coal smoke, immediately followed by dark chocolate ganache. Hints of worn leather, salted caramel and seashells. A lovely saltiness and mocha. Then walnut skins and a mineral sharpness. A subtle fruitiness in the background, as well as sweet herbs. Finish: very long, on lingering herbs, briney notes and warm ashy smoke. Port Askaig may have a new face, but it seems the quality is only improving as well. This 17 Year Old sits in a sweet spot between vivacity and maturity – great blending work!
bankimate
Connoisseur
87
19 feb 2024 7:27 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Whiskywobbler
Expert Senior
87
15 mar 2024 11:00 pm
ConvalRen
Connoisseur
84
31 mar 2024 6:28 pm
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
gossm01
Connoisseur
91
08 jun 2024 5:39 pm
It has a relatively oily viscosity and its bouquet is relatively intense. I have aromas of pleasant maritime peat smoke, vanilla, creme brulee, pipe tobacco, apples and liquorice. Quite complex. Relatively dry in taste. The alcohol is well integrated and it has a relatively heavy body.
Funtik
Connoisseur
87
22 sep 2024 10:01 am
DramSlayer
Connoisseur
88
23 oct 2024 6:55 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
zemartino
Member Senior
87
22 nov 2024 11:56 am
Very nice one. Lemon, sea spray, oyster. Followed by sweater caramel notes. Despite the higher abv, a tad weak. With water: didn't improve.
RGill
Expert Senior
89
13 jun 2025 3:31 pm
herbaceous peat, lavender, quite fresh and medicinal.
OldStyle
Connoisseur
86
26 mar 2026 3:34 pm
A pleasant, simple and relatively smooth, smoky Islay whisky. Due to the evident use of refilled casks, the stated age of 17 years is relative and the resulting impression blindly corresponds to a younger maturation period. Independent bottler Elixír has put a very inflated price tag on the resale of (mass) production of Caol Ila, which is matured in cheap refilled American casks. It is easy and pleasant to drink without any complicated thinking.
LeChiffre
Connoisseur
87
01 dec 2023 5:27 pm
Very clean maritime-mineral Islay representative. Purists will get their money's worth here. But you don't necessarily notice that he's 17 years old. For the price of 130-140 euros, it's not a must for my taste, you can get something comparable for a little cheaper if the 17 on the label isn't that important to you.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | appears slightly younger than 17 years; maritime; mineral; shell limestone; Seaweed; citrus notes; slightly grassy notes; some eucalyptus; Campfire smoke - very clean maritime profile |
| Вкус | 88 | oily and viscous; very maritime; salty; shell limestone; Seaweed; herbal notes; delicate citrus notes; some oak spice; ashy smoke |
| Финиш | 88 | spicy; salty-mineral-maritime; citrus notes; herbal notes; ashy smoke |
butt
Connoisseur
87
02 dec 2023 8:07 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
brechtvds
Connoisseur
87
14 feb 2024 8:59 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
kofima
Expert Senior
89
27 mar 2024 12:51 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Whisky_Art
Expert Senior
91
23 may 2024 7:09 pm
Delicately muscular, an oxymoron that works thanks to a perfect alcohol content and a masterful embodiment of the whisky’s island character, a textbook but not didactic Islay trip, full and elegant. Excellent.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 92 | How much minerality, how much sea, how much grill in this glass! If a whisky can call itself marine, this is it: brine, seaweed, oysters, smoked mussels, grilled peppers, all washed down with lemon juice and herbs (thyme, dill). The smoke provides an elegant and delicate background, a discreet but participative presence that unites the evocations. There is also a fruity, mouth-watering side, of pineapple and peach tartlets, emerging from the billows. Full-bodied. |
| Вкус | 91 | Chilli and paprika tingle the lips along with a saline abundance once sipped, bringing back the marine and smoky impressions of the nose. Grapefruit squeezed over a rich fish barbecue, rubbed with herbs and a few balsamic impressions just for kicks, where the peat becomes vegetal and coastal with notes of oysters and saltiness. Sprays of incense and malt on the length. |
| Финиш | 91 | A long finish in which the sea and smoke obviously dominate, woth the latter taking a little revenge by being more lit than in the mouth, without forgetting the aromatic herbs, citrus touches and the return of the pastry component, albeit tenuous. |
Sapfiwhisky
Expert Senior
86
06 jul 2024 3:44 pm
Rosebank88
Connoisseur
91
18 sep 2024 9:35 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 92 | Wonderfully composed and full of complexity, tenderness and elegance! Starts with delicate floral notes, gorse, a little mint, waxy lemons, pebbles, lots of salt, seaweed, samphire and a wonderful peat smoke growing out of the background. With water: zesty, lemony, yellow grapefruit, salt, a little mud flats, wonderful sea breeze and delicate peat smoke. |
| Вкус | 92 | Fantastic, incredibly tender and delicate. Again floral at first, gorse, stroll through mudflats and dunes, salt, waxy lemons, oak and really excellently composed. With water: floral, zesty, salt, beach pebbles, seafood and delicate peat smoke. |
| Финиш | 90 | Long, delicate, floral, herbaceous, wonderful maritime notes and peat smoke. |
Miyagi Max
Newbie
74
28 dec 2024 10:19 pm
Sneaky sulphur
kanpai79
Specialist
87
19 jan 2025 7:19 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Popilll
Connoisseur
87
13 mar 2026 6:06 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
crouly
Connoisseur
89
21 feb 2024 8:08 am
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
dissonance
Expert Senior
88
12 may 2024 6:12 pm
PROFILE: Creamy and oily, smoky-sulfuric, with a spicy-sweet flavour; NOTES: Smoky lemon zest, salty creamy dessert, intense maltiness and grilled salmon. RATING: 88pts – |87 – 89 (B+) → Great|
hs305
Connoisseur
88
05 jun 2024 11:46 pm
[June 2024] A quick review of a sample... ...which is a straight forward, clean and powerful Caol Ila, given its flavour profile. This release is much better than most of the OBs. Let it breath for at least 20 minutes, it improves substantially through oxidation.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
bl0wb4ck
Expert Senior
87
12 jun 2024 11:56 pm
Shortbread, smoke, mirabelle plum, sweetness, cookies and a little sea air.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Schusti_94
Connoisseur
88
16 jul 2024 7:58 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
SC3
Connoisseur
88
20 jul 2024 8:27 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Bodelude
Expert Senior
88
30 dec 2024 11:13 pm
This is a very good, older expression of islay. Briny, salty and the peat smoke is covering the notes. Good stuff!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Smoked meat, almonds, peat fire and brine. Oysters, lemons and black tea. Seaweed and notes of fat fish. |
| Вкус | 88 | First quite complex, salted lemons, briny and smoked fish. Seaweed, salty and again almonds. |
| Финиш | 89 | Lingering notes of sea salt and citrus. A little oily. and fishy. |
Luigisim
Connoisseur
86
26 jan 2025 7:24 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | The classic shy nose of Caol ila. Plenty of citrus aromas. |
| Вкус | 85 | Not really rounded, at blind would have said below 10 years old. |
| Финиш | 86 | Nice peated touch |
Peatdragon
Newbie
90
15 sep 2025 7:11 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 91 | Elderflower. Complex. Honey. Little bit of citrus fruits. |
| Вкус | 90 | 1st acacia honey, orange, 2nd mineral,peat(smoky) Honey taste of bourbon cask + mineral and little bit of salty taste collaboration |
| Финиш | 90 | 8~10 seconds Very delightful finish Elderflower scent remaining all over my mouth, with a hint of peat joining together. Excellent..! |
rvangerwen29
Connoisseur
88
25 jan 2026 9:42 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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98.79 € 119.90 € | IslayPort Askaig | +17.6% | 107.27 € 106.76 €–107.77 € · 2 из 5 | +7.9% | 143.00 € | +30.9% | 99.00 € | +0.2% |
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