PORT ASKAIG 25 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY

<p>Nose: Initially a phenolic smoke character, complemented by tropical fruits like pineapple, lychee and under-ripe banana. With water, there’s a mellow blend of garden florals, peach, cherry and burnt matchsticks.</p>

<p>Palate: More meaty on the palate; a charcuterie board of pastrami, saucisson, salty rye crackers and chargrilled vegetables with olive oil. There’s also soft leather, oatmeal with walnuts and grated nutmeg, dried orange peel, and a sprinkling of white pepper.</p>

<p>Finish: Vegetal notes continue, accompanied by herbs including thyme and bay leaf. The warmth lingers, like dry woodsmoke from a log fire.</p>