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bruichladdich® port charlotte 10 heavily peated islay single malt
Product Detail
Category
Spirits
Type
Scotch
Color
TAWNY/BROWN
ABV
50%
Country
SCOTLAND
Region
SCOTLAND
Tasting Notes
Nose
The smoke is calmed by the marine, ozone character. Time has brought a balance, a harmony in the combination of oak, smoke and spirit. While the smoke is always discernible on the nose it is dry, earthy, peat- ash in its style and so allows the oak to come forward with waves of golden caramel, fudge, vanilla custard, hints of ginger, nutmeg and clove. There is citrus fruit, coaxed from the glass with a drop of water, gentle lemon meringue and clementine. Breathe deeply and the floral aromas of wild thyme, heather and sea pink bring you to this Atlantic coast.
Palate
On the palate there is a noticeable delicacy and softness in texture and style. Again, the balance of flavour is superb as the smoke wraps loosely around the sweetness drawn from deep within the oak. Coconut, vanilla custard, lemon honey combines with smoked oysters and sun baked salty sand.
Finish
The finish is sublime, smoky sure, but also the soft sweetness of fudge and malted barley, orange, mango and Banoffee pie hinting of the depth and quality of the oak. The many layers interchange on each sip. As the smoke comes and goes so too the notes of the spirit, ripe apple and apricot, beautifully intertwined with malt and oak sweetness and that typical port charlotte style dry smoke.
CHARACTER
Ageing for 10 years on the shores of Lochindaal has had a profound effect on this spirit. Like sunshine on a winters day, this Port Charlotte 10 brings clarity and lightens the mood, welcoming and brightening the future.
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1 year ago
New favorite drink!
The flavor of this was absolutely amazing with a smoky hint to it. I usually go for a Johnny Walker but this is my new go to it is very smooth not harsh and comes in a really awesome bottle!
By: shaunw13
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1 year ago
A must try for any lover of peated Scotch
I love a good peated single malt, and decided to give Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 a try. A true Islay scotch it uses 100% Islay Barley, and is not only distilled in Islay but matured in Islay. Non-chill filtered with no added colorings. Nose: wonderful smoky peat, earth, rich leather, and a hint of lemon Palate: I drink my scotch neat, no water. At 50% ABV I was surprised at the smoothness, the alcohol content did not overpower the flavor profile. The peat is well balanced. I definitely get some oak notes from the American whiskey casks this dram is finished in. Some subtle floral notes, apricot, and that hint of lemon on the aftertaste. At the price point a great scotch, and will definitely remain stocked in my collection.
By: andreass23
