Port Charlotte - Islay Barley - 2011 6 year old Whisky
70cl | 50%
| Distillery | Port Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Series / Description | Islay Barley |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Year Bottled | 2018 |
| Age | 6 year old |
| Alcohol ABV | 50 % |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Cask Wood Type | Wine |
| Single Cask | No |
| Packaging | Tin Tube |
| Bottler | Distillery |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Stopper | Cork |
| Bottle Type | Dumpy |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| Neck Level | Full Level |
| HTFW Cat. No. | LP11307 |
Product Description
Made exclusively from 100% Islay grown grain, Port Charlotte Islay Barley has been peated to 40ppm and made using Barley grown at Dunlossit, Kilohiarin and Sunderland Farms using Oxbridge and Publican Barley Varieties. Matured in 75% 1st fill American Whiskey casks and 25% in 2nd fill Wine caskks (Syrah & Figero).
Official Tasting Notes
Nose – A whirlwind of vibrant aromas burst from the glass, an earthy tarred peat smoke announces this is Port Charlotte. lemon, peach and green grapes come from the spirit. Vanilla pods, creamed coconut and chocolate speak of the American oak maturation. The combinations of aromas intertwine and jostle for attention. some time to open allows notes of lemon drizzle cake, white chocolate and peach yoghurt to rise wrapped in a velvet blanket of light smoke.
Palate – Hints of salt reinforce the coastal feel. Dry smoke, salted caramel and apple sauce. Then lemon drops, boiled sweets and ground white pepper. The smoke is light on the palate, tar and charcoal rather than medicinal phenols. Towards the finish and the light gentle spirit has an edge of floral sea breeze, marine and refreshing. The sweetness of the oak and the barley are matched beautifully by the dry peat smoke. Islay grown, the barley seems more distinct and brings through the peach and apple typical of our spirit.
Finish – Tar and brine, peat smoke and salt, coconut and tobacco. Close your eyes and the smoke takes you to an Islay beach with a driftwood bonfire.
