The Port Charlotte 2013 PMC: 01 is the latest release in the Cask Exploration Series from the Bruichladdich distillery, representing the rich diversity and complexity of heavily peated Islay single malts. This exquisite ninth-year-old whisky is a testament to the profound impact of casks on the spirit's character. It was distilled in 2013 and initially matured for four years in first-fill bourbon barrels, followed by an additional five years in prestigious Pomerol wine casks from the renowned French wine region. Pomerol is celebrated for its unique soil and climate, which impart a distinct, sophisticated flavor to the whisky.
This limited edition, bottled at a high 54.5% ABV, is a natural, unfiltered, and uncolored single malt. The Port Charlotte 2013 PMC: 01 artfully melds the fruity oak nuances of Pomerol casks with the salty maritime notes and the gentle peat smoke that Islay is famous for, achieving a perfect harmony of oak, fruit, and smoke.
The whisky offers a rich sensory experience, with aromas of peat smoke, blackberries, plum, aged leather, and oak. The palate is equally rewarding, presenting a medley of red fruit, vanilla, malt sugar, aged leather, citrus, and peat smoke. The finish is long, maritime, and smoky, leaving a lingering impression of its superb balance and complexity.
Crafted at Bruichladdich distillery on Islay, the Port Charlotte Cask Exploration Series emphasizes the significant impact of terroir on spirits. The distillery sources barley from 19 local farms on Islay, showcasing the importance of the interplay between natural elements like climate, soil, and landscape in whisky production.
In summary, the Port Charlotte 2013 PMC: 01 is a limited release, heavily peated single malt from Bruichladdich's Cask Exploration Series. Matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and Pomerol wine casks, this whisky boasts a rich, balanced flavor profile of fruity oak, maritime notes, and peat smoke.
The ABV of Port Charlotte 2013 PMC: 01 is 54.5%, offering a bold and robust drinking experience.
The whisky was matured for four years in first-fill bourbon barrels before being transferred to Pomerol wine casks for an additional five years, resulting in its complex flavor profile.
This whisky presents an array of flavors, including red fruit, vanilla, malt sugar, aged leather, citrus, and peat smoke, with a maritime and smoky finish.
The Bruichladdich distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, a region renowned for its distinctive peated whiskies.
The Port Charlotte 2013 PMC: 01 is a truly exceptional whisky that beautifully exemplifies the art of maturation and the profound influence of casks. Its complex layers of flavor, from the sweet, fruity notes of Pomerol wine casks to the robust peat smoke of Islay, make it a standout in the Cask Exploration Series. Highly recommended for those who appreciate the depth and character of a well-crafted single malt.
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