Port Charlotte OLC:01 2010
Bruichladdich
Tasting Notes
Imagine sitting by a crackling fire on a cool evening, sipping on a dram that transports you to the rugged shores of Islay. The Port Charlotte OLC:01 2010 is a captivating whisky that envelops your senses with layers of complexity. A veil of smoky peat shrouds rich, jammy dark fruits, intertwined with notes of caramelized nuts, festive spices, and zesty orange peel. As you take a sip, the whisky unfolds with an oily richness, revealing fragrant smoke, candied nuts, and the sweetness of dried figs. Hints of cigar box, peppery oak, and more citrus peel dance on your palate. The finish lingers with dry smoke, dried fruit sweetness, cocoa, and vanilla buttercream, all supported by a mineral saltiness and tangy citrus curd – a nod to its maritime heritage. This complex and beautifully balanced Port Charlotte expression is a true embodiment of Islay's rugged spirit.