Port Charlotte 2001 / 5 Year Old / (PC5) Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Port Charlotte
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £550
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- Port Charlotte's first heavily peated release, distilled in 2001 from spirit produced shortly after Bruichladdich's reopening and bottled at five years old and 63.5% abv. Robust peat smoke dominates the palate with briny, maritime notes and a mineral backbone characteristic of Islay's westernmost distillery. The high alcohol and youth create a punchy, assertive mouthfeel with a long, smoky finish. A landmark bottling for collectors and those seeking uncompromising Islay peat from the early 2000s.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Port Charlotte 2001 / 5 Year Old / (PC5) Islay Whisky is a from Port Charlotte (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Port Charlotte's first heavily peated release, distilled in 2001 from spirit produced shortly after Bruichladdich's reopening and bottled at five years old and 63.5% abv. Robust peat smoke dominates the palate with briny, maritime notes and a mineral backbone characteristic of Islay's westernmost distillery. The high alcohol and youth create a punchy, assertive mouthfeel with a long, smoky finish. A landmark bottling for collectors and those seeking uncompromising Islay peat from the early 2000s.
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