Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte 10 - Single Malt Whisky 70cl

Distillery/Brand: Port Charlotte Bottler: Bruichladdich Expression: Port Charlotte 10 Spirit: Single Malt Whisky Region: Islay, Scotland Volume: 70cl Alcohol: 50% ABV Cask: 65% first fill American whiskey casks, 10% second fill American whiskey casks and 25% second fill French wine casks Peated: 40PPM Non-Chill Filtered Natural colour Port Charlotte 10 year old is conceived, distilled matured and bottled only on Islay. Made from 100% Scottish barley, it is trickle distilled through tall, narrow:necked stills for a balanced, heathery style of barbeque smoke. Nose: The smoke is calmed by the marine, ozone character. While the smoke is always discernible on the nose it is dry and earthy in its style, allowing the oak to come forward with waves of golden caramel, fudge, vanilla custard, hints of ginger, nutmeg and clove. There is citrus fruit, coaxed from the glass with a drop of water, gentle lemon meringue and clementine. Breathe deeply and the floral aromas of wild thyme, heather and sea pink transport you to the Atlantic coast. Palate: On the palate there is a noticeable delicacy and softness in texture and style. Again, the balance of flavour is superb as the smoke wraps loosely around the sweetness drawn from deep within the oak. Coconut, vanilla custard and lemon honey combines with smoked oysters and sun baked salty sand. Finish: The finish is sublime. Smoky, sure, but with the soft sweetness of fudge and malted barley. Orange, mango and banoffee pie signal the depth and quality of the oak. The many layers interchange on each sip. As the smoke comes and goes so too do the notes of ripe apple and apricot, beautifully intertwined with malt and oak sweetness and that typical Port Charlotte style dry smoke. Colour: Primrose to Citrine.