Port Charlotte 10yr Islay Single Malt

Port Charlotte’s long-awaited 10 year old, rich and smoky whisky made by the independently minded folks at Bruichladdich distillery on Islay. PC, as it’s known to its friends, is heavily peated to 40ppm, putting it up with Islay’s other heavy hitters. The resulting whisky is big and peaty with a maritime tang – the Bruichladdich team would claim that it’s because their warehouses are so close to the sea, we’re still undecided. In the end, the most important thing is the taste: it’s rather good.

Nose:
Toffee and vanilla fudge jump out before we dive into a bucket of singed raisins and smouldering peat bricks. Green grass and leafy notes poke out around the edges along with candied lemons and flamed orange peel.

Palate:
A sweet creamy hit up front leads into lemon boiled sweets. black-pepper spice and a thick layer of peaty smoke. The green edges from the nose are back, with richer notes of stewed apples and sultanas, and a touch of vanilla toffee.

Finish:
Menthol throat sweets and sweet smoke slowly fade to leave grilled apples and buttery pastry.

Bruichladdich Distillery

750mL

087236700805

50

Scotch - Islay

2018

2019-04-08 11:36:47

2025-02-28

2019-04-08 11:36:47