Review #46: Port Charlotte Scottish Barley

Port Charlotte Scottish Barley 

I have now put 6 Bruichladdich reviews in the books so I feel it is time to tackle their Port Charlotte line. Named after a extinct distillery, Port Charlotte is their heavily peated line.

Islay - NAS - NCF - NCA - Sample ($60 at the local) - 50%

Color - Yellow Gold

Nose - Fragrant flowers, honey, hints of lactic notes and vanilla, green apple - I am not getting any smoke.

Taste - Apples, raw wood, cereal - nice mouth feel.

Finish - Medium- Smoke, raw wood, honey, vanilla

Overall - 6 - The heavily peated did not come through for me. If you are looking for southern Islay or big peat, it is not here. It is more in line with Kilchoman. It does come off as a little young and there is a bit more heat than I expected. Unless this goes on sale, I don't see myself buying it but reaching for Machier Bay instead.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner

Inclusive Ratings

Overall 6.1

Bruichladdich 5.75 (6)

Islay 6.5 (19)