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Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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A heavily peated Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich distillery, distilled from barley grown at three local farms on Islay. Distilled in 2011 with the barley peated to a phenol level of 40 ppm, then matured in a combination of 1st fill American whiskey casks and 2nd fill red wine casks. Port Charlotte Islay Barley was bottled at the Bruichladdich distillery, May 2018 at 50% vol.

Distillery

Bruichladdich

Region

Islay

ABV (Strength)

50

Cask Type

American 1st Fill Whiskey Casks & 2nd Fill Wine Casks

Bottle Size

70cl

Style

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler

Distillery Bottling

Country

Scotland

Tasting Notes

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Barcode

5055807415040

Tasting Notes

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 Producer Tasting Notes

Nose: A whirlwind of vibrant aromas burst from the glass, an earthy tarred peat smoke announces this is Port Charlotte. lemon, peach and green grapes come from the spirit. Vanilla pods, creamed coconut and chocolate speak of the American oak maturation. The combinations of aromas intertwine and jostle for attention. some time to open allows notes of lemon drizzle cake, white chocolate and peach yoghurt to rise wrapped in a velvet blanket of light smoke.

Palate: Hints of salt reinforce the coastal feel. Dry smoke, salted caramel and apple sauce. Then lemon drops, boiled sweets and ground white pepper. The smoke is light on the palate, tar and charcoal rather than medicinal phenols. Towards the finish and the light gentle spirit has an edge of floral sea breeze, marine and refreshing. The sweetness of the oak and the barley are matched beautifully by the dry peat smoke. Islay grown, the barley seems more distinct and brings through the peach and apple typical of our spirit.

Finish: Tar and brine, peat smoke and salt, coconut and tobacco. Close your eyes and the smoke takes you to an Islay beach with a driftwood bonfire.

Character: The sweet/smoke combination is the defining theme on the palate. A dram for summer nights. Driftwood bonfires, the sand between your toes and some good company.

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