Adamj says on November 16, 2022
General description
Same big smoke like from an Ardbeg Wee Beastie but a little more flavor and sweeter. I don't know if it's $20 more than Ardbeg.
Although I am a cult member.
Whisky | Port Charlotte 10 Year Old |
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Type | Single Malt |
Cask | Bourbon cask,Wine |
Age | 10 years old |
Abv | 50% |
Rating | 84/100 |
Same big smoke like from an Ardbeg Wee Beastie but a little more flavor and sweeter. I don't know if it's $20 more than Ardbeg.
Although I am a cult member.
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Nose: Grassy, Peaty, Citrusy, Vanilla Fudge, Brown Sugar, Small Hint of Green Apple & White Grapes
Palate: Sweet, Peat Smoke, Black Pepper, Hint of Apple
Finish: Sweet & Smoky
Pipette Of Water:
Nose: Toffee, Vanilla, Peat, Citrus, Green Fields, White Grapes
Palate: Sweet, Sugared Coated Lemon, Peat Smoke, Well Balanced Spice
Finish: Sweet & Smoky
Grassy, Peaty, Citrusy, Vanilla Fudge, Brown Sugar, Small Hint of Green Apple & White Grapes
Pipette Of Water:
Toffee, Vanilla, Peat, Citrus, Green Fields, White Grapes
Sweet, Peat Smoke, Black Pepper, Hint of Apple
Pipette Of Water:
Sweet, Sugared Coated Lemon, Peat Smoke, Well Balanced Spice
Sweet & Smoky
Pipette Of Water:
Sweet & Smoky
Smooth smoke nice finish unique smokey flavor enough to distance from others
turf, karamel, toffee
karamel, toffee, alcohol
turf, karamel, toffee, zoet
alcohol, turf
bit too harsh. something unsettling
edit: I wasn't ready when I first reviewed this... now it's much more subtle, Settling
Lives up to the hype, very well executed dram.
Salty, briney, thin smoke, bacon, white wine.
sticky smoke, apple, salt, spice, alcohol
long, spicey, very warming
good strength and nice peat
Another Year for the birthday bottle! It's pale in colour; excellent presentation - that promised, "heavypeat", introduces itself immediately on opening! 👍 Great nose, smoky & spicy, herbal & dry - some drying wood varnish ?? - beautifully mouth warming. I couldn't put a label to some notes 😢🙃?? - I got something grassy & herbal - I sniffed for an hour before that first sip. It's in the top corner of our flavour map.
It's Rich & Smoky: .. & quite magnificent!! 9/10 Yes, clearly I recommend this if its peat you want!
2021 Whisky of the Year.
Clean smoke, preserved lemons, earthy tones, some cooked vegetables, fresh, spicy & caramel sweet. 28
Big & full, with that promised peat, rich & creamy, a cayenne pepper bite; an odd pleasant sweetness, then a generous kick of salt: 26
The smoke & ash is what sticks around longest - its hot, maybe a hint of that French wine cask sweetens things up if you wait. 27
50 57 Нос йодистый, четкий. Во вкусе йода не чувствуется. После большого глотка, как будто вдохнул дым от Лафройг, но уходит, появляется перец (как молотый чёрный) и потом сладость. Сладковатый дым. Для меня слишком несовместимые вкусы, химера. После того как постоял, стала ощущаться , преобладать просто крепость. 65% first fill American whiskey casks, 10% second fill American whiskey casks and 25% second fill French wine casks. 40 ppm.
Another fine Islay - do you find a bad whisky on this island???
A great deal of peaty smoke on the nose but not in the same bracket as the Ardbegs or Lagavulins... Some sweetness underneath, like a lemon sherbet fizz going on with some of the barrels used influencing things, but there's still room for iodine and sea salt with a creamy underbelly suggesting a smooth palate to follow.
Very decent, and maybe controversially to some, with seemingly more flavour profile than the heavyweights of Ardbeg 10 and Lagavulin 16 while retaining the signature Islay strong peat smoke... There's the salty end to the tasting that will carry to the finish, but there's a sweetness redolent of tropical fruits (papaya or even mango), something floral towards the end and squeezes in a little vanilla, toffee, oak and a hint of malt. Understated complexity.
Long and relatively satisfying, yet a little flatter than the afore-mentioned Lagavulins and Ardbegs. There's the return of the fruit flavour drying out with a caramel/vanilla vibe and some smoky tones added to a maltiness as from a dark beer and then comes the iodine and saltiness. Very impressive indeed.
Wow. Fantastic. Closest to to Ardbeg in it’s style of peat (more campfire/coals) creamy.
Lovely red wine hint and quite challenging to pick apart.
Rereviewed: 7/05/2022
Much more impressive than before! One of my all time favorites! (+3 points)
Bruichladdich classic (60%)+ peat (10%) + red wine (30%)
Has that distinct blue cheese/oats/malty nose of the classic laddie, but added to in such a good way!
Salt. Cream. The red wine is absolutely exceptional! So rich, almost nutty. Turned up to 11 with water.
Nuttiness hangs out for a minute
GOOD! different than the other Islay malts - yet, there still are better peated whiskies
clearly Islay style peat smoke, yet not that strong like the kinds of Lagavulin, Laphroaig or Ardbeg; no sea aromas, that differs as well; a warm woody sweetness, some vanilla, very much in the background there's some wine aroma; vanilla getting stronger; with a little bit of water an intense fruitiness reveals behind the peat smoke
rich; the peat smoke starts off soft, oranges and red grapes, oak, dark chocolate, something sweet, apricots, tingly
sweet, warm, tingly and smokey, some oak and chocolate; stays long
Neat complex sweet notes from the eclectic mix of wine casks and really spicy due to what tastes like high quality casks. I really like this one. The peat pushes the flavours.
Smoke, peat, iodine, oily, oak, vanilla, caramel, raisins, dried figs, dried apricot, soil, green apples, orange zest, pears, tannins, dried berries, dried grapes, grassy, char, saline, spicy, pepper, ginger, red dates, fresh berries, fruit cake, mint, prunes, maritime, floral, malt, banana, leather, dark chocolate
Definitely peaty, quite spicy but doesn't burn too much. Opens up with some sweet and fruity notes over time, adding water helps with that.
quite peaty, nice smoke, smell is a bit off putting but the taste is great
Nice and peaty. good sweetness and a little spice following the smoke
Really enjoyed this offering from Bruichladdich. A wholesome and moreish smoke that is creamy and full bodied. Perfect balance and nothing jostles to get to the front.
Smoked cereals, custard, creamy and salty.
Thick and creamy, caramel, great peaty smoke flavour that is rich, balanced and not punchy and very quenching.
Bold oak spice and smouldering smoke.
Sweet, medicinal, peaty nose. Drier and less spicy than islay barley.
Sharp and peppery arrival ending in herbal peat.
Big smoke but otherwise quite smooth and refined.
this is more about the peat than it is about the smoke, which, apart from the ash, is hardly there at all. By no means is this an in your face whisky, although it does take you by surprise, as it slowly opens up and sets you to work to fully reveal everything it has to offer. It’s also really bloody brilliant! For a 10 year old, it’s not exactly cheap at around €60-€70, but it is worth every penny.
Nose
89
it starts of grainy and malty, with hints of ‘funk’ (musty) and mineral notes and wet straw. It has a hint of sourness to it, like an intense sour dough bread (again, the grainy element you tend to find in the unpeated Bruichladdich expressions as well). But let it sit for some 15 minutes and all that changes: much sweeter now, with (still some) barley sugar, a sweet, earthy peat, a hint of wine (not a sweet wine like a dessert Muscat or anything, mind you), some faint touches of tropical fruit (pineapple, maybe even kiwi) and again an earthy-mineral note, but more like clay now. That’s already quite something, but this party is just getting started.
Taste
90
On the palate, the peat is much more prominent (and I do mean peat, not smoke per se). Here, the higher ABV shows itself, although it’s not, nor ever does it turn, overly aggressive. There’s a quite clear grainy/biscuit-y note, some (unripe) banana now as well. Again, the wine casks (25% of this comes from second fill French wine casks) show themselves, but never take over or mask any potential flaws, they’re just sitting quietly and well behaved in the back, almost with a polite cough asking for a bit of attention, in fact. Towards the finish it dries out with hints of white wood, ash and a salty/briny note. Very, very impressive!
Finish
89
The finish is long. No, wait…the finish is very long, and as was to be expected from the back of the palate it’s woody and ashy, with a whiff of dried or roasted nuts. It doesn’t deliver a climax, but it sort of fades out really slowly and gently.
Fireplace scent on the nose, burnt wood, cigarette ashes, tobacco. Waters sweetens and softens it, bringing up chocolate and herbal notes.
In the mouth, South Tirol smoked ham, sweet notes of menthol. Water brings out licorice with slightly bitter connotations, yet pleasant and mellow.
Solid, persisting, aromatic finishing, like the glowing ambers of a long pinewood fire.
salt, smoke, vanilla, oak
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Aroma: Medizinischer Rauch, Schinken, Süße, Zitrus, Kräuter, Getrocknete Früchte, Vanille, Karamell, Schokolade,
Geschmack: Süße, Rauch, Zitrus, Dunkle Schokolade, Kräuter, Herb, Malz, Gewürze, Kaffee,
Abgang: Herb, Zitrus, Malz, Gewürze, Rauch, Alkohol,
Aroma: sehr angenehmer Rauch, etwas süße, leichte Citrusnote und Kräuter
Geschmack: etwas bitter, medizinischer Rauch, Eiche kommt durch, wenig süße, Salz
Abgang: rauchig, leichte Malzaromen, keine süße, würzig, leicht bitter, Salz
Fazit: komplex aber nicht zu komplex, verdünnt mit Wasser kommt vor allem die Eichennote beim Geschmack besser durch. Der Rauch bleibt im Hintergrund ist aber trotzdem gut vorhanden. Guter Whisky verdünnt auf ca. 45%. Preis stimmt auch. Grundsolide aber mir fehlt hier einfach die Süße etwas und ihn "runder" zu machen
First off, the burn and the smoke in this thing are no joke. Even at 50% this is above and beyond. I recommend drinking this out of a wide mouth class. Drinking it out of a glencairn is not going to be easy, especially for nosing.
The nose is pure smoke: tobacco and extinguished matches. The burn in the nose isn't "hot," but it's out of a fire that's been put out. If you add some water, the nose turns into peaty melted plastic. The smoke turns into mild tobacco box and cedar.
The taste is pure heat, even with dilution. Adding water here is a must to me, because the heat barely subsides even as you pour a bunch in. Tobacco and smoke are legit, with a dry, smoky meat component. Campfire smoke, with some underlying molasses. Salt brine and honey.
The finish: There is a distinct burn on the lips, not unlike eating a hot, peppery dish. The back of the tongue smolders like it just walked on hot coals. This is a hot, smoky dram. It's Varsity-level smoke and heat, but if you are into peat, you can handle it.
Nose: Very aromatic, heavy sea air, smoked ham / peat, apple-cinnamon, leathery pear, cherry-oak, maple
Palate: Sweet berries and smoky oak, sweet toffee, toasted almond, honey, pear, black pepper heat
Plenty of aromatic and tasty peat personality here. Decent complexity for the money. Solid legs, medium body and smooth feel with adequate heat and a good finish. Enjoyed.
Bruichladdichin keskisavuinen linja. Nimetty läheisen sataman ja entisen tislaamon mukaan.
Tervaista köyttä, öljyä, tuhkaa, kaakaota, vaniljaa, savua, puun lastuja, voita, punaista hedelmää.
Yllättävän kevyt ollakseen näin iso, kaakaon katkeruutta, aluksi makea, katkeroituu loppua kohden.
Kuin puhaltaisi savua suusta, hieman katkeruutta, tupakan tuhkaa ja katkeruutta. Hieno savuinen perusviski.
torfig mit Zitrusfrüchten schon in der Nase, im Mund reich an Torf, salzig, später pfeffrig. lang anhaltend.
ein toller islay.
Zitrusfrüchte
Torf,Holz
schwarzer Pfeffer
A not too complex Islay whisky. Fresh, smokey and strong. You get what you pay for, no more, no less.
A go to for a peated dram - wonderfully well rounded, complex and full of flavour. A must try and a very competitive price point
I've never been a huge fan of heavily peated whiskies, but this has seriously turned my head. will definitely be exploring more now - fantastic, especially with a drop of water.
peat, peat! salted caramel
sweet, creamy burnt sugar, black pepper
deep, womderful smoldering smoke. Oak and spice.
heavy peat smoke on the nose, taste is a wonderful savory funky cheese with a long oily finish.
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heavy peat with smoke and fruity notes
caramel
flamed orange peel, smokey, oak, sweet
great whiskey
great
great
lasting smoky relax
Toller, bunter Whisky in der Nase. im Mund etwas einseitiger, aber gut.
Loved this. Peaty yet balanced
Yes. its got the peaty backbone and a GD amount of smoke. little sweetness its got more earthy grassy flavor and a long peaty finish. Solid. try it.
Floral and coconut tones on the nose. Peat and toffee on the palate. lovely lingering vanilla finish.
The higher abv allows the peat to really show itself off, without being too overpowering. Enjoying the aged expression which takes away some of the more raw notes I earlier expressions.
Herbal and complex. Peat smoke is perfect and does not take anything away from it's complexity. Ocean salty breeze finish.
Jamais déçu avec un Port Charlotte !
Intensiver Alkohol, Süß am Anfang, Salz im Abgang
Stark,
Sehr stark, Anfang süß, Salz
Lang
karamel, sinaasappel schil en zeewier. De smaak is rijk aan tonen van hout, zilt en witte druiven
starts of surprisingly sweet. Salted caramel, vanilla, earth, and sweet BBQ sauce before turning to ash and campfire. the peat is strong, but not harsh. the finish goes for miles, and remains mostly dry and peaty. it's fantastic.
Frisch und süß in der Nase. Würziger Rauch, Malz und Süße im Mund. Nicht scharf, schön langer Abgang
yeahhh so good
smoke and sweet
bacon, bonfire and coal
Interessanter Islay Whisky, der trotz seiner 40 ppm Torf nicht sehr heftig rüber kommt. Deutliche Süße, Eichenfass, leichte Anklänge von "Port" (Rotwein Fässer) und Torf Rauch klingen erfreulich langsam mit süßen Früchten und kaltem Rauch aus.
Outstanding Islay single malt. Big fan if this distillery and this is one if their better expressions. Great value!
peat. smoke. citrus. vanilla
buttery. tart. woody. salty
light smoke with an easy finish. lingering salt.
strong peat, campfire variety. long, viscous finish, with some fruits under the smoke. like anArdbeg on steroids
C'est très rond et fruité avec une touche légère d'épice, le tout bien enrobé par une jolie tourbe bien présente. En bouche c'est gras et bien fruité avec des agrumes, de la vanille. La finale est longue avec cette tourbe qui tapisse bien le gosier. Bref je regrette pas cet achat.
This is just a masterpiece! Very well balanced. Interesting, rewarding and tasteful.
Gently peated one
de turf overheerst niet in de reuk, Mel in smaak
Disappointing, expected more peat.
amazing! smooth peaty whiskey with hint of salty seaweed and a slightly harsh finish
full and round body. slightly smokey, but less than expected
light smoke, fruity
quite strong at first, light smoke after
only slight smokey
voluminös, rauch toll eingebunden
A little smokey and full bodied.
Little smoki avec goût de vin et un goût de bouchon agréable
(dernière de la premier dégustation)
not as peaty as expected. smooth taste fills the mouth. slight burn and tingly aftertaste
Nose: peat, earth, dirt,
Body: oily, warming,
Finish: warming, lingering, some peat
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