Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.7%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £189.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Port Charlotte—Bruichladdich's peated offering—spent 13 years maturing across ex-burgundy, ex-sauternes, and ex-bourbon casks before being independently bottled by Master of Malt in 2018 as an extremely limited release. The multi-cask maturation layers dark wine fruit, delicate sweetness, and vanilla around the core peat smoke, creating complexity that avoids one-dimensional smokiness. The palate is rich and textured, with a finish that balances maritime peat against wine-derived elegance. An exceptional expression for adventurous drinkers seeking harmony between smoke and fruit.
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Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 (Master of Malt) is a 13-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Scotland), bottled at 52.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, fresh fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Charlotte—Bruichladdich's peated offering—spent 13 years maturing across ex-burgundy, ex-sauternes, and ex-bourbon casks before being independently bottled by Master of Malt in 2018 as an extremely limited release. The multi-cask maturation layers dark wine fruit, delicate sweetness, and vanilla around the core peat smoke, creating complexity that avoids one-dimensional smokiness. The palate is rich and textured, with a finish that balances maritime peat against wine-derived elegance. An exceptional expression for adventurous drinkers seeking harmony between smoke and fruit.
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