Port Charlotte 10 year old

Profile: The Port Charlotte 10 year old at a Glance

• Port Charlotte 10 year old - The smoky rebel of Islay
• Heavily peated: With around 40 ppm, the single malt offers an intense smoky aroma - typical of Islay
• At 50% vol.: Strongly bottled for more depth of flavor and structure, without appearing diluted
• No coloring & without chill filtration: Unadulterated in color and texture - true to the motto "as natural as possible"
• 10 years of ageing: Maturation in a combination of first-fill and refill casks (mostly bourbon & sherry)
• From the Bruichladdich distillery: Produced on Islay by a distillery that stands for transparency, provenance, and craftsmanship

Portrait: What makes the Port Charlotte 10 year old special

Welcome to Islay - the storm-swept, peaty little island on Scotland's wild west coast, where sheep have more rights than drivers and the wind tells stories that smell of campfires and sea shanties. Here, in the middle of dramatic nowhere, lies the Bruichladdich distillery - a place that looks as if a 19th-century designer decided he'd rather produce whisky than order. And that's a good thing.

Port Charlotte is Bruichladdich's answer to the question: "How much peat can you put in a bottle without it starting to burn?" The answer: quite a lot. With a proud 50% alcohol by volume, no coloring, no chill filtration, and definitely no unnecessary gimmicks, this whisky stands like a weather-beaten Islay fisherman after a storm: strong, unadulterated, and a little wild-eyed.

It is named after the sleepy village of Port Charlotte, so small it's easy to miss—unless you follow the scent of peat smoke. There once stood a distillery that has long since passed away. Bruichladdich has taken over the torch (or rather, the lump of peat) and created a smoky monument to it with this bottling.

Bruichladdich itself? One of the most innovative distilleries in the region, run by people who make their whiskies with the same passion that others use to write poetry - only with more fire and significantly more alcohol.

Port Charlotte 10 year old is not a whisky for the faint of heart. It's a character with island experience – and that's precisely why it's loved by everyone who barbecues on the beach even in a storm. Slàinte!

Conclusion: Port Charlotte 10 year old is a powerful, peaty Islay whisky with a clear signature. Despite its intense smoky aroma, it displays a surprising balance with fruity and sweet notes. The combination of maritime influences, spice, and well-integrated alcohol (50% ABV) makes it complex yet approachable. A typical representative of the smoky Islay style – honest, straightforward, and well-crafted.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Port Charlotte 10 year old tastes like

• Nose: Distinct, earthy peat smoke predominates, accompanied by damp ash and salty seaweed. This is followed by spicy aromas of herbs and a hint of ginger. Light, sweet aromas of toffee and vanilla emerge in the background.
• Palate: Surprisingly fruity on the palate, with clear notes of peach, green apples, and a hint of pineapple. Underneath lie notes of coconut and soft honey. The smoke remains present but is pleasantly integrated. A salty sea note rounds out the profile.
• Finish: Long and distinctly smoky finish. Fruity hints of banana and orange linger before roasted coffee notes emerge.