Port Askaig has announced two additions to its core range of Islay single malt whiskies, with the return of the discontinued Port Askaig 100 Proof and the introduction of a new Port Askaig Sherry Cask. Both expressions will be available at independent retailers across the UK from early May 2026.
The 100 Proof expression was first released in 2015 and quickly earned praise from critics and whisky enthusiasts. It was later discontinued due to difficulties in sourcing consistent liquid without compromising quality.
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The revived 100 Proof is matured exclusively in unrinsed first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled in small batches of approximately 60 casks at 57.1% ABV. It is priced at £59.95 for a 70cl bottle.
Port Askaig Sherry Cask, meanwhile, draws its character from Oloroso sherry butts sourced exclusively from the Spanish cooperage of Jose y Miguel Martin. Bottled in small batches of 20 butts at 50.5% ABV, it carries a recommended retail price of £64.95.
Head blender Oliver Chilton said: “We have now nurtured the 100 Proof spirit since distillation, allowing us to deliberately shape a rich flavour profile, with earthy bourbon-cask sweetness and balanced peat smoke, ideal for bottling at high-strength. And to make sure our line-up of whiskies is as balanced as the whisky itself, a refined sherry cask expression was needed.”
Chilton added: “At Port Askaig we strive to create the revered iconic Islay flavour profile of the past. Adding these two new expressions, we are confident we have achieved the perfect balance and variety to satisfy every Islay whisky enthusiast.”
The official tasting notes from the brand describe the 100 Proof as offering toasted rye bread, honey, and lemon zest on the nose, with citrus, ginger, and light caramel sweetness on the palate. The Sherry Cask is noted for smoked damson jam and blackcurrant cordial on the nose, with dense jammy fruit, coal smoke, and dark chocolate on the palate.
The full Port Askaig core range now comprises the 8 Year Old, 100 Proof, Sherry Cask, and 15 Year Old, the latter currently transitioning from the outgoing 17 Year Old expression. The brand sits within the broader landscape of independent Islay bottlings, a category that continues to attract growing interest from collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
