Port Charlotte
Islay Barley 2014
- 50
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islay
The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking...
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The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking for new ideas and initiatives.
Port Charlotte, named after the neighbouring village, is a peaty version, more like a typical Islay and the style the distillery made when it first opened in 1886.
This bottling undergoes the process of being made, matured, and bottled on Islay using Islay-grown barley. Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 reveals a quiet complexity, actively showcasing the delicate balance of fruit and smoke for which the single malt is renowned.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light amber.
Nose - Digestive biscuits and peat embers with vanilla, honey, toffee, and Crème Brûlée. Notes of lemon rind and peat smoke rise from the glass, transitioning to a symphony of grapefruit, ripe melon, peach, and crisp apple. A subtle interplay of wood spice, featuring nuances of nutmeg and cinnamon. Through this dynamic interaction, Port Charlotte's signature maritime note emerges.
Palate - An initial citrus tang, followed by sweet ripe fruit and gentle peat smoke. A subtle marine character emerges, complemented by toasted oak. The unmistakable balance of fruit and smoke prevails. The sweetness of apricot, the succulence of peach, and the richness of ripe melon, wrapped in the embrace of charred heather and smoldering peat embers. The American bourbon barrel maturation adds another layer of complexity.
Finish - Soft fruit and toasted oak sweetness leave a beautifully balanced finish, while a subtle, dry barbeque smoke lingers.
Port Charlotte, named after the neighbouring village, is a peaty version, more like a typical Islay and the style the distillery made when it first opened in 1886.
This bottling undergoes the process of being made, matured, and bottled on Islay using Islay-grown barley. Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 reveals a quiet complexity, actively showcasing the delicate balance of fruit and smoke for which the single malt is renowned.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light amber.
Nose - Digestive biscuits and peat embers with vanilla, honey, toffee, and Crème Brûlée. Notes of lemon rind and peat smoke rise from the glass, transitioning to a symphony of grapefruit, ripe melon, peach, and crisp apple. A subtle interplay of wood spice, featuring nuances of nutmeg and cinnamon. Through this dynamic interaction, Port Charlotte's signature maritime note emerges.
Palate - An initial citrus tang, followed by sweet ripe fruit and gentle peat smoke. A subtle marine character emerges, complemented by toasted oak. The unmistakable balance of fruit and smoke prevails. The sweetness of apricot, the succulence of peach, and the richness of ripe melon, wrapped in the embrace of charred heather and smoldering peat embers. The American bourbon barrel maturation adds another layer of complexity.
Finish - Soft fruit and toasted oak sweetness leave a beautifully balanced finish, while a subtle, dry barbeque smoke lingers.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig