Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte 18 - Single Malt Whisky 70cl

Distillery/Brand: Port Charlotte by Bruichladdich Distillery
Expression: 18 Year Old
Spirit: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Islay
Volume: 70cl
Alcohol: 52.3% ABV
Cask: First Fill Bourbon, Second Fill Sherry, Virgin Oak, Red Wine and Refill Wine Casks
Age: 18 years
Heavily Peated
Non-Chill Filtered
Natural Colour

Bruichladdich Distillery was built by the Harvey brothers in 1881 on the Rinns of Islay, the western peninsula of the island of Islay. The name Bruichladdich comes from the Gaelic for 'Brae of the Shore' - Bruthach a' Chladaich. The distillery closed many times throughout its history and was re-opened in its current form in 2001.

Since Bruichladdich’s resurrection in 2001, the distillery team have aimed to be an antidote to the industry norm. As 'Progressive Hebridean Distillers', they want to reconnect whisky with the land, re-evaluate where flavour comes from and use the business as a force for good for the community, local agriculture and the planet; ensuring that Islay and its people are at the heart of every decision the distillery make. Bruichladdich's commitment to local growers for over two decades has not only created incredible flavour but has supported the local farming community and created provenance and traceability which has added value well beyond the distillery gates: from one farmer in 2004, Bruichladdich now works with 19 local farming partners.

Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is a mature and deeply expressive Islay single malt that showcases the refined side of heavily peated whisky. Produced entirely on Islay using 100% Scottish barley, the whisky has been conceived, distilled, matured and bottled at Bruichladdich Distillery.

A complex maturation profile involving bourbon, sherry, virgin oak and wine casks brings remarkable depth and elegance to the spirit, while extended ageing softens and integrates Port Charlotte’s signature peat smoke. Rich fruit, warming spice and maritime influence combine to create a whisky that balances power with exceptional maturity.

Nose: tropical fruits are immediate on the nose, followed by gentle waves of wood smoke and warming spices which intertwine with honeycomb and soft apricot. With a little time to open, fragrant honeysuckle, fresh linen, and walnut marry with the oak and enhance the delicate, floral character of the spirit.

Palate: incredibly smooth and rounded, aromatic wood spice, bonfire smoke, and caramelised brown sugar coat the palate. An undercurrent of rich cinder toffee sweetness, layered with a medley of tropical fruits, gives way to earthy hints of supple aged leather, charred oak, and roasted almond, unveiling Port Charlotte’s signature peat smoke.

Finish: a hint of sweet citrus and vanilla custard settle on the finish, before Port Charlotte’s unmistakable smouldering peat smoke and a drift of sea breeze linger.

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