Port Charlotte reviews

Part of the revamping of the Port Charlotte line a few years ago other than the 10 yr old & the Islay Barley was to consolidate the Cask Strength offerings. Up till then there was usually an annual…

Whisky-Fässle is a German indie bottler, active since 2006 with already quite a few releases on their resumé. This Port Charlotte – from the Bruichladdich distillery – was bottled last year from a single…

This is only my second purchase of a bottle of Bruichladdich. I brought the Laddie ten on its release, thought it was great and then went into a sulk when they quickly discontinued it and replaced it…

Warning: mini-rant aheadWith Scotch whisky enjoying a global surge of popularity, companies are doing everything they can to cash in now. Of course, they can't go back in time to make more whisky, so…

The Maltman is a label from the Meadowside Blending Company, run by Donald Hart (which we also know from the Hart Brothers releases) and son Andrew Hart. This Port Charlotte, matured on an oloroso…

The Heretic was the Feis Ile 2018 release from Port Charlotte (from the Bruichladdich Distillery, of course) and is, according to the label ‘the last of the first’, meaning the last casks of the first…

I've tried a few different Port Charlottes now and have generally been very impressed. This is the latest version of the 10 year old, which looks as if it's going to be a permanent fixture - we shall…

I am writing this review from my notes. Thanks to @ Cricklewood for this generous sample.Nose: Peat, vanilla, straw, salt, sage, mint and the typical baby vomit (sour lactose). A very clean Bruichladdich…

This is my first Port Charlotte. If I’m honest, I’ve probably steered clear of them because I think most of the Bruichladdich bottles are ugly – give me a traditional looking bottle any day (yes, I’m…

I opened this bottle a few days ago and rarely pay too much attention to detail to begin with but this has been quite intrusive and demanded my full, and appreciative, attention.This has a very peaty…