Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £66.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Kippery, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte expression represents hyperlocal terroir—both barley and peat sourced from Islay farms, distilled in 2011 and matured six years in American whisky and red wine casks. Heavily peated at 40 PPM, it balances bright orchard fruits and wine-cask spice against bold smoke and tar, with layers of maritime salinity beneath. The texture is creamy, with the wine casks adding subtle red-fruit undertones that soften the peat's intensity. A showcase of Islay terroir for those seeking peated whisky with unexpected fruit complexity.
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Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is a 6-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, oily, kippery, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte expression represents hyperlocal terroir—both barley and peat sourced from Islay farms, distilled in 2011 and matured six years in American whisky and red wine casks. Heavily peated at 40 PPM, it balances bright orchard fruits and wine-cask spice against bold smoke and tar, with layers of maritime salinity beneath. The texture is creamy, with the wine casks adding subtle red-fruit undertones that soften the peat's intensity. A showcase of Islay terroir for those seeking peated whisky with unexpected fruit complexity.
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