Port Charlotte 2013 SYC:01 Cask Exploration Series

Port Charlotte SYC:01 2013 is a heavily smoky single malt whisky distilled by Bruichladdich Distillery on the island of Islay. This expression is bottled in the Cask Exploration series and was distilled in 2013. The whisky is made from 100% Scottish barley and matured in carefully selected casks, a combination of ex-bourbon and Syrah wine casks, making for a rich and complex flavour experience.

Tasting note

Nose

On the nose, Port Charlotte SYC:01 2013 opens with intense aromas of smoke, sea salt and a hint of medicinal peat, complemented by notes of dark fruit and caramel.

Taste

On the palate, the whisky offers a robust combination of smokiness, spicy notes and a rich sweetness, with hints of dried plums, vanilla and roasted nuts.

Finish

The finish is long and powerful, with lingering smoke and a subtle fruitiness. This whisky is a perfect balance between the classic peat characteristics of Port Charlotte and the deep, sweet influences of the red wine casks.

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.