Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013
Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Islay, Scotland
$145.00
Regular price $143.55
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013
Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Islay, Scotland
$145.00
Regular price $143.55Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013 is a terroir-driven, barley-forward Islay single malt—rich, layered, and thoughtfully balanced. It beautifully combines island smoke, local grain, coastal salinity, and wine-cask nuances in a full-bodied yet refined dram.
Profile:
Nose: Earthy peat smoke, barley husks, farmyard, nori, smoked chili, forest floor—with barley sugar sweetness, citrus zest, honey porridge, milk chocolate.
Palate: Medium-thick, rich; sweet peat evolving into creamy butterscotch, caramel, brown sugar, molasses, black pepper, dried cherry, clove and phenols.
Finish: Long & warming—bonfire embers, chewy dates, eucalyptus, menthol, salt, charred driftwood, lime oil.
Food Pairing: Pairs excellently with smoked meats, grilled seafood, mature cheddar, or dark chocolate for a bold tasting journey.
How It Was Made:
Local Malt & Malting: Barley harvested in 2012 from Islay farms, traditionally malted with peat smoke in kilns.
Distillation: Double-distilled in Victorian pot stills at Bruichladdich Distillery.
Maturation: Aged mainly in American ex-whiskey barrels (75%), with approximately 25% finished in first-fill Pessac-Léognan French wine casks.