The Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 is an exceptional heavily peated single malt whisky crafted at the renowned Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay. Distilled in 2014 from barley harvested in 2013, this whisky showcases the dedication to local agriculture with barley sourced from eight local farms on Islay. This product is a true testament to the island’s terroir, distilled from 100% Islay Concerto and Propino barley, peated to a phenol level of 40 ppm. It has been meticulously matured for seven years in a well-thought-out combination of cask types: 84% first-fill bourbon casks, 8% second-fill Bordeaux wine casks, and 8% second-fill virgin oak casks.
Bottled at a robust 50% ABV, the Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 offers a rich tapestry of aromas and flavors. On the nose, it presents a beautiful bouquet of peat embers, malty digestive biscuits, honey, exotic fruits, and mixed spices. The palate is a complex interplay of citrus tang and heather peat smoke, intertwined with a sandy minerality, toasted oak, peach, melon, and tobacco. The finish is long-lasting, with sweet stone fruits and a dry barbecue smoke that leaves a memorable impression.
This whisky celebrates Islay’s agricultural heritage with its exclusive use of locally grown barley. Each year's vintage is limited to the quantity of barley harvested, making every release a unique reflection of the year’s specific growing and harvesting conditions. The 2014 iteration stands as a remarkable example of Islay whisky production, appreciated by enthusiasts of peaty whiskies for its balanced complexity and distinctive flavor profile.
The Port Charlotte 2014 Islay Barley is unique due to its use of 100% Islay-grown barley from eight local farms, its maturation in a combination of first-fill bourbon, second-fill virgin oak, and second-fill Bordeaux wine casks, and the fact that each vintage is limited to the specific year's barley harvest.
This whisky is heavily peated, with the barley used peated to a phenol level of 40 ppm, imparting a robust and smoky character typical of Islay whiskies.
The whisky was matured in a combination of 84% first-fill bourbon casks, 8% second-fill virgin oak casks, and 8% second-fill Bordeaux wine casks.
Overall: The Port Charlotte 2014 Islay Barley Bourbon Virgin-Oak Bordeaux is a peaty and smoky single malt with notes of fruit, oak, and spice, offering a complex and memorable flavor profile.
The Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 from Bruichladdich is a standout expression that beautifully captures the essence of Islay’s terroir. Its complex layers of peaty smoke, sweet fruits, and oak spices create a harmonious and deeply satisfying whisky experience. This whisky is a must-try for any aficionado of peaty single malts, showcasing the quality and tradition of Islay whisky production.
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