Port Charlotte 2014 Islay Barley 50% 70cl

50%
70cl
Scotch Whisky

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Presenting the 2014 vintage of Port Charlotte from Bruichladdich Distillery. It has been crafted from 100% concerto and propina barley harvested in 2013 from 8 different Islay farms. The spirit was distilled in 2014 and matured in a combination of cask types; 84% in first-fill bourbon casks, 8% in second-fill virgin oak, and 8% in second-fill wine casks. It was bottled at a hearty 50% abv without added colour or chill-filtration. The rugged environment on Islay combined with the local deer and migrating geese who love to munch on the barley means that a good harvest is never guaranteed, so the team at Bruichladdich are rightfully quite proud of their local barley editions. As part of the distillery's efforts to reduce un-necessary packaging and waste, Port Charlotte will no longer include a secondary tin with this edition.

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 creme brulee. As the whisky breathes it's 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 complimented 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.

Country: Scotland
Region: Islay Whisky
Bottling: Official
Brand: Bruichladdich
Attributes: Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
Listed in: Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Whisky, Islay Whisky

Age: 7 Year Old
Vintage: 2014
Size: 70cl
Alc Vol: 50%
Cask Type: Mixed Maturation

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