Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, New Wood, Vanilla
- Description
- Port Charlotte's heavily peated 2004 distillate aged 13 years in virgin bourbon oak before Bruichladdich released it for Fèis Ìle 2018 at 55.1% ABV. The combination of aggressive peat and fresh oak maturation in just 395 bottles creates a distinctive Islay character built on high-intensity contrast.
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Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018 is a 13-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and heavily oaked character — smokey, fresh fruit, new wood, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Charlotte's heavily peated 2004 distillate aged 13 years in virgin bourbon oak before Bruichladdich released it for Fèis Ìle 2018 at 55.1% ABV. The combination of aggressive peat and fresh oak maturation in just 395 bottles creates a distinctive Islay character built on high-intensity contrast.
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