Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 2013 8 YO Islay Barley

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 2013 8 YO Islay Barley, 50 %

This whisky has been matured in ex-American and ex-wine casks hailing from the Pessac-Léognan region of France.

The Port Charlotte 2013 8 YO Islay Barley is available to buy in Norway at NOK 985 (10635801). Also available from the Bruichladdich online store at GBP 65.

Nose: Big, bold and rather meaty for a Port Charlotte. Big smoke and peat. Sweet BBQ and wood smoke. Tar and soot with sugar and citrus flavor. With time the veil of smoke parts and the fruity notes slowly appear. Rich and sweet. Malt, creamy vanilla and toasted oak.

Taste: Big and more than full bodied. Peppery soot and ashes. Not really meaty on the palate - lighter with more sweet fruitiness now. Salt and pepper over grilled pineapple. Dry-ish in character, with floral notes swirling in the background.

Finish: Medium long finish. Lighter still. Some wood smoke, as well as “smoky, dark chocolate”. Some fruitiness towards the end, alongside chipotle chili.

Comment: Again - rock solid. Port Charlotte rarely misses a beat.

Score 88/100

Thanks to Vidar B. N. for the generous sample!

Sláinte!
-Thomas