Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 50%
The first release of the 2014 vintage of Bruchladdich's Port Charlotte Islay single malt whisky, this 7-year-old Port Charlotte was distilled from local barley all grown within 15 miles of the distillery and makes its appearance early in 2023 bottled at a hearty 50%.
Bruichladdich are usually very generous with the details of their bottlings, so we know that this whisky was made with malt peated to 40ppm and was matured in 84% first fill ex-bourbon casks, with 8% each of refill virgin oak and refill Bordeaux wine casks.
Attributes
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Brand
Port Charlotte
Bottler
Distillery
Series
Islay Barley 2014
Limited Edition
Yes
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
50%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Malty digestive biscuits and peat embers open on the nose, followed by sweet vanilla and notes of honey, toffee and Crème Brûlée. As the whisky breathes its fruity character comes to the fore, with lemon rind and peat smoke rising from the glass, moving to grapefruit, ripe melon, peach and crisp red apple. Port Charlotte’s signature maritime note is offset with a touch of wood spice, nutmeg and cinnamon, showcasing the depth and complexity of this single malt.
Palate: An initial citrus tang is followed by sweet ripe fruit and gentle peat smoke. A subtle marine character comes through, with this sandy minerality complemented with toasted oak. On a second sip, the balance of fruit and smoke is unmistaken, with a medley of apricot, peach and ripe melon delicately wrapped in charred heather and peat embers. The maturation in American bourbon barrels brings lightly toasted oak notes, with a hint of coconut, creamy marzipan and tobacco.
Finish: Soft stoned fruit and toasted oak sweetness leave a beautifully balanced finish, while a subtle, dry barbeque smoke lingers.
Character: With a quiet complexity, Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 showcases the delicate balance of fruit and smoke which the single malt is renowned for.
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Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 | 7 Year Old
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An exciting deep rich brown coloured liquid.
A compote of fruit together with dried grapes is lovely on the tongue.
Nicely sweetened syrup is evident too.
Invested in two bottles but will be ordering a third.
Great warming malt enjoyed by two. (One aka Pig)
I know I bought a cask strength whisky but was expecting a nice taste but the strength overpowered the flavor, I found it harsh, but I am not a whiskey conasur. I also bought the secret Orkney signatory cask strength and that was very nice.