Asta Morris Asta Ila 12 Year Old 52% ABV

Asta Ila 12 Year Old is a single malt from an undisclosed Islay distillery, bottled by Asta Morris, the Belgian independent bottler founded by Bert Bruyneel in 2009. The name is a play on its Islay origin. This release was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2021 from cask AM141, with 732 bottles, and it is bottled at 52% ABV in a 700ml bottle.

Nose: Campfire smoke, salty seaweed and grilled lemon, then dried fruit, leather and a little vanilla.

Palate: Rich and bold, with peat smoke, black pepper, roasted nuts, raisins and dark chocolate.

Finish: Long and smoky, with sea salt, orange zest and warm oak spice.

Serve: Neat, or with a few drops of water.