Company: Bruichladdich
Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery
Region: Isle of Islay, Scotland
Aging: 10 Years
ABV: 50% ABV
Proof: 100 Proof
Mash Bill: 100% Unpeated Islay Single Malt
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
MSRP Price: $75
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Tasting Notes
Appearance: Dark Golden Honey
Nose: Peat, caramel, butterscotch, smoke, toasted oak, vanilla, earthy, leather, tobacco, light fruit, apricot, raisin, baking spice, smoked meats, peppery smoked beef jerky
Palate: Smooth peat, smoke, buttery sweet caramel, charred oak, notes of spice, peppered beef jerky, smoked meats, light pepper, candied fruits, apricots, tropical fruit, raisins
Finish: Long easy finish that is very smooth and balanced with an oily and buttery mouthfeel – leaves you with rich peat and smoke flavors along with fruit and oaky finish with a lingering pepper spice
Is Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year an Approachable Whisky?
Port Charlotte 10 Year is an extremely approachable whisky.
While it is heavily peated, the finish is full of flavor and goes down smoothly, it is a whisky that nearly everyone will enjoy (assuming they like peat).
This is a perfect peated whisky for both experienced whisky drinkers as well as beginners looking to explore peated Scotch whisky.
Is Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Complex?
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year has a lot of depth and layers of flavor.
The star of the show is absolutely the peat.
But the nice thing about this bottle is that even though this whisky is heavily peated, it is not overpowering.
It’s extremely well-balanced and is complemented by lovely flavors from being aged 10 years in oak barrels.
Somehow, Bruichladdich just has a secret sauce that just doesn’t seem to miss.
From the coveted Octomore series to their unpeated Classic Laddie, they just knock every bottle they make out of the park.
What are Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year’s strongest attribute is the delicate blend of peat, sweet, and spice.
Is Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year a go-to whisky?
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year is definitely a go-to whisky.
Is Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year priced accurately to its quality?
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year delivers on its price tag.
It is one of the most balanced peated Scotch whiskeys in this price range and competes very well with its other competitors like Laphroaig and Ardbeg but is slightly cheaper than their same-tier products.
Conclusion for Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year is an incredible peated Scotch whisky.
It is extremely easy to drink and it’s one of those pour that no matter how much I pour into the glass, it just keeps disappearing and I reach for another glass.
If you are a fan of peated Scotch whisky and haven’t tried Port Charlotte 10 Year, pick one up the next time you see it on the shelf.
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