Port Charlotte 18

Description

The oldest ever expression of Port Charlotte Islay Single Malt to be released to date. Limited to 6,000 bottles, its rich peaty profile celebrates authenticity, provenance, and community.

Staying true to the classic vibrancy of the heavily-peated (40PPM) Port Charlotte spirit, this 18 Year Old expression has been profoundly influenced by its cask maturation profile and the passing of time, resulting in a complex and unforgettable single malt.

Tasting Note:

Colour: Hazel.
Nose: Notes of dried fruit, figs, sweet sultanas and raisins immediately open on the nose, followed by soft smoke and mellow oak. As the whisky opens further it reveals leathery notes of tobacco and burnt heather, with marine-tinged smoke balanced with cinder toffee and date syrup.
Palate: Gentle and beautifully balanced, the whisky is predominantly sweet and fruity on the palate with dried dark fruits and chocolate. The influence of the oak is mellow with warm toasted spices, cinnamon, gingerbread and nutmeg coming to the fore. Orange citrus, cinder toffee and honey complement the soft, smoked grain, with notes of peat-infused scones, smoked popcorn and salted caramel.
Finish: Wood spices, smoked leather and a subtle nutty salinity round off the complex dram, while soft peat smoke lingers.

Barley provenance: 100% scottish mainland barley
malting: Heavily peated
distillation year: 2004
age: 18 aged years
maturation profile: 74% refill sherry casks. 26% refill french oak wine casks.
Phenol level: 40 parts per million (ppm)
strength: 54.3% abv