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Port Charlotte 5 years 2001 - 2006 PC5

Port Charlotte PC5 is a powerful early release from the modern Bruichladdich era. This 5 year old Islay single malt whisky was distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2006, offering a bold profile of peat smoke, citrus, vanilla, malt and salty coastal influence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Firm peat smoke, ash, toasted malt and salty sea air. Behind this come lemon peel, vanilla, light honey, young oak and a spicy touch. The nose is intense and energetic, with a clear young distillery character.

Palate

Powerful, full-bodied and oily, with direct peat smoke, black pepper, sea salt and roasted grain. The bourbon cask influence brings notes of vanilla, citrus oil, honey and lightly toasted oak. The whisky remains well balanced between smoke, malty sweetness and spice.

Finish

Long, smoky and warming, with peat, pepper, citrus peel, dry oak and a lingering salty note.

Bruichladdich Distillery

Bruichladdich Distillery is located on the west coast of the island of Islay, on the shores of Loch Indaal. Founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, the distillery has a rich history and is known for its innovative and experimental approach to whisky production.

A specific feature of Bruichladdich is the diversity in their whiskies. The distillery produces three types of single malt whisky: Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore. Bruichladdich whiskies are unpeated and are known for their fruity and floral character with notes of citrus and sea salt. Port Charlotte is heavily peated, with a robust smokiness and rich flavours of earth and spices. Octomore, the world's most peated whisky, has intense smoke notes with complex layers of fruit and spice.

The distillery places a strong emphasis on terroir and transparency, using locally grown barley and the pure water of Islay. The whiskies are matured in a variety of cask types, such as ex-bourbon, wine and sherry casks, making for complex and diverse flavour profiles.

Bruichladdich is known for its commitment to sustainability and local community, and their whiskies are often described as lively, complex and distinct. The combination of tradition, innovation and a strong focus on local ingredients makes Bruichladdich a unique and respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.