Rich and smoky with surprising elegance, Port Charlotte 10-Year-Old strikes a rare balance: it delivers the full force of peat without sacrificing finesse, layered with maritime complexity, malt sweetness, and a whisper of citrus that keeps things lively.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Crafted on Islay by Bruichladdich Distillery, the Port Charlotte line is defined by its heavily peated characteraround 40 ppm phenolwith regional barley, local provenance, and transparency.

• Distilled in Bruichladdichs tall, narrow-necked stills and matured for 10 years, it is bottled at cask strength around 50% ABV. Matured predominantly in first-fill and second-fill American whiskey casks and some second-fill French wine casks.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Bold and evocative of Islays coastbarbecue peat meets vanilla and white sugar sweetness, with lighter citrus top notes. Hints of seaweed, bonfire smoke, caramel fudge, and lemon zest peek through.

Palate: Robust, savory, and multi-faceted: smoky peat interwoven with vanilla, caramel, honey, spices (black pepper, clove), fruit (apple, banana), and earthy nuances. Some batches reveal medicinal and floral hints without bitterness.

Finish: Long, warm, and satisfyingsmoke lingers along with sweet toffee, coastal salinity, citrus snap, and subtle wood tannins.

Quick Overview

Feature Description Phenol Level Heavily peatedapprox. 40 ppm LEGACY & STYLE Smoke-forward but refined; expressive Islay style Cask Profile Aged in first- and second-fill American whiskey casks and second-fill wine casks ABV / Proof Around 50% ABV (cask strength) Key Flavors & Texture Peat, vanilla, caramel, citrus, honey, spices; rich yet structured Profile Balanced complexity for both peat purists and curious explorers