This is the youngest age-statement release in the Port Askaig range, an 8 year-old. Launched around the time when Lagavulin presented its 8 Years, but that could be coincidence.

Port Askaig 8 yo (45,8%, Elixir Distillers +/- 2017)

Nose: a lot of sea spray and shells, with burnt leaves and a mezcal-like sootiness. Sweet ashes, vanilla, almonds and a lemon & salt combo. Some youngish notes of pear drops and fresh barley. Mouth: a slightly thin onset perhaps, but it gets more intense, with lemon candy sweetness and honey, followed by peat smoke, almonds and a rather medicinal...