PORT ASKAIG Cask Strength #2

Following its inaugural release in 2023, Port Askaig Cask Strength Batch #02-2024 returns as a small-batch Islay single malt bottled at cask strength and produced in very limited quantities. Unlike Batch 1, which focused on ex-bourbon maturation, this second edition is predominantly aged in ex-sherry casks, resulting in a richer, more layered profile. Composed of a maximum of 60 casks, each batch is accompanied by a unique code detailing its cask makeup, offering full transparency and inviting enthusiasts to explore how wood selection and blending shape the whisky’s character from one release to the next.

Created by Elixir Distillers, Port Askaig is a range of Islay single malt whiskies named after the historic harbour town on the island’s north coast, long regarded as Islay’s gateway. While no distillery exists in Port Askaig itself, the range is built on the careful selection of outstanding casks sourced from Islay’s distilleries, with a focus on elegance, balance and character. Each release is designed to capture the essence of Islay—its smoke, maritime influence and depth—expressed with precision and restraint.