Port Charlotte 18 year old 2025 Limited Release

Profile: The Port Charlotte 18 year old 2025 Limited Release at a glance

• Port Charlotte 18 year old - The Maturity of the Smoke
• Limited Edition: Only 8,000 bottles worldwide - exclusive and worth collecting
• Strong Alcohol Content: At 51.5%vol. the whisky offers an intense variety of aromas and structure
• Without Coloring & Chill filtration: Natural and unadulterated - in the spirit of traditional craftsmanship
• 18 years of maturation in Oak Casks: Ensures depth, balance, and a harmonious integration of the smoke
• Craftsmanship from the Bruichladdich distillery: Produced under the direction of Head Distiller Adam Hannett, known for his precise cask selection and characteristic Islay style

Portrait: What makes the Port Charlotte 18 year old 2025 Limited Release special

Welcome back to Islay - that windswept island where even the fog tastes peaty and sheep probably know more about whisky than many a tourist. Here stands the Bruichladdich distillery, known for doing things a little differently. And by different we mean: uncompromising, honest, and with a healthy dose of idealism. Or as they themselves would say: We believe terroir matters - and it shows.

With the Port Charlotte 18 year old - 2025 Limited Release, Bruichladdich isn't just bringing any whisky onto the market, but a distillate with life experience. 18 years of oak cask maturation on Islay, 8,000 bottles worldwide - that's not much, but enough to make a few connoisseurs happy (and others envious). Bottled at a robust 51.5% vol., of course. Coloring? None. Chill filtration? Please don't. This is a whisky with rough edges – and character.

The pen (or rather pipette) behind this bottling is Adam Hannett, head distiller and self-professed Islay romantic with a keen sense for cask selection, maturation time, and peaty patience. Under his direction, this Port Charlotte has not only aged, but also... become more relaxed? Well, let's say more experienced.

So, whoever opens the 18-year-old isn't just opening a bottle of whisky, but a small chapter of Islay history – in just 8,000 pages. Ideal for collectors, fans, and anyone who doesn't associate the word "smoky" with BBQs.

Slàinte - to 18 years of maturity, peat, and tradition!

Conclusion: The Port Charlotte 18 year old - 2025 Limited Release is a complex, mature Islay single malt with a clear signature. The smoke is distinct but well-integrated, leaving room for depth and structure. The long maturation in oak casks brings balanced wood, fruit, and spice notes without overpowering the typical maritime elements. The alcohol content of 51.5% ABV gives the whisky power, yet remains harmonious. A successful bottling for fans of peaty whiskies with maturity and character - limited, high-quality, and authentic.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Port Charlotte 18 year old 2025 Limited Release tastes like

• Nose: Mature, complex peat smoke predominates, accompanied by dry ash and maritime aromas such as seaweed and salty air. Aromas of dried fruit, wood spices, and light leather develop behind this. Subtle sweetness of vanilla and honey rounds out the bouquet.
• Palate: Powerful entry with a full body and well-integrated alcohol (51.5% vol.). Smoke is present but harmoniously integrated. Notes of dark chocolate, oak, and spices (e.g., nutmeg, clove) are clearly evident. Fruity components—particularly dried fruit and ripe citrus—provide balance. Light hints of nuts and a touch of salt underscore the maritime character.
• Finish: Long, smoky, and dry. Distinct wood notes, accompanied by roasted notes and dark caramel. Later, subtle fruit traces and a lingering spice emerge.