{"product_id":"bruichladdich-port-charlotte-islay-barley-2014-heavily-peated-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750-ml","title":"Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Notes from the Distillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" itemscope=\"itemscope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLocated on the Isle of Islay,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBruichladdich Distillery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edescribes themselves as “Progressive Hebridean Distillers,” dedicated to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eterroir of whisky\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– meaning the impact of authenticity, place and provenance, and ultimate traceability of the spirit. In this vein they recently released the Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014, a bright and modern\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScotch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhisky with incredible flavor and complexity that both hearkens to a classic whisky while offering an updated and unique profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavily peated entry into Bruichladdich’s Provenance series was distilled with locally grown barley harvested from eight farms within 15 miles of the distillery, ensuring “traceability and provenance,” furthering the concept and grounding the philosophy of Islay terroir. The namesake of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePort Charlotte Islay Barley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis derived from the small village on the east coast of Islay and is the first of many planned single malts set to be released in the U.S. this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich Head Distiller Adam Hannett says of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe whisky\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– “Our Port Charlotte Islay Barley expressions encapsulate everything a true Islay whisky can and should be, and the latest 2014 vintage is no different. Growing on Islay on Scotland’s rugged west coast and unpredictable weather, coupled with grazing wild geese and deer, means a successful harvest is never a given. But using Islay barley enhances our pursuit of flavor for a whisky which evokes a true sense of place.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe heavy peat, coming in at 40 PPM (though\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay insist such measurements add little to the conversation), adds to the complexity of the whisky, but surprises with an additional sweetness that avoids the trap of some single note Scotch whiskies. The whisky was matured up 84% in first fill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhiskeywash.com\/bourbon\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecasks, 8% in second fill Virgin oak, and 8% in second fill Bordeaux wine casks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay spring water, nob-chill filtered, and coloring free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Light Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\"\u003eNose:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMalty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\"\u003ePalate: \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAn 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 smoke is unmistaken, with a medley of apricot, peach and ripe melon delicately wrapped in charred heather and peat embers. The maturation in American bourbon barrels brings lightly toasted oak notes, with a hint of coconut, creamy marzipan and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl02_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_finishTastingNote\"\u003eFinish: Soft stoned fruit and toasted oak sweetness leave a beautifully balanced finish, while a subtle, dry barbeque smoke lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53023889555821,"sku":null,"price":96.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/PCIB2014750_d44317e0-dad2-480b-bafe-f43a70c25355.webp?v=1770939423","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/bruichladdich-port-charlotte-islay-barley-2014-heavily-peated-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750-ml","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}