BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE ISLAY BARLEY 750 mL

This Port Charlotte vintage was distilled in 2014 using 100% Islay grown barley.Aged for seven years in first fill bourbon casks, second fill virgin oak and Bordeaux wine casks. Peated at 40ppm, 50% ABV and bottled on Islay with Islay spring water.This whisky is non-chill filtered & coloring free.Nose- Malty digestive biscuits and peat embers open on the nose, followed by sweet vanilla and notes of honey, toffee and Crème Brûlée. As the whisky breathes its fruity character comes to the fore, with lemon rind and peat smoke rising from the glass, moving to grapefruit, ripe melon, peach and crisp red apple. Port Charlotte’s signature maritime note is offset with a touch of wood spice, nutmeg and cinnamon, showcasing the depth and complexity of this single malt.Palate- An initial citrus tang is followed by sweet ripe fruit and gentle peat smoke. A subtle marine character comes through, with this sandy minerality complemented with toasted oak. On a second sip, the balance of fruit and s