Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated - 700ml

Nose: The marine ozone calms the smoke, with ozone characteristics. Time brings balance, a perfect fusion of oak, smoke, and spirit. While intense smoke is always present on the nose, its style is dry, earthy, and peaty, allowing oak to emerge with golden caramel, fudge, vanilla custard, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. There are citrus fruits, with a drop of water from the glass, gentle lemon meringue, and tangerines. Take a deep breath, and the floral notes of thyme, heather, and sea salt take you to the Atlantic coast.

Palate: The palate has a distinct delicacy and a soft texture and style. Again, the balance of aromas is excellent, as the smoke loosely envelops the sweetness drawn from the depths of the oak. Coconut, vanilla custard, lemon honey mixed with smoky oysters and sun-tanned sea salt.

Finish: The finish is sublime, definitely smoky, but also with oak fudge and barley malt, hints of orange, mango, and a deep banana toffee pie, with a smooth, sweet quality. Many layers interchange with each sip. As the smoke wafts back and forth, the aroma of spirit, ripe apples, and apricots intertwines with the sweetness of malt and oak, along with the dry smoke typical of the Port Charlotte style.

Aged for 10 years on the shores of Loch Indaal, this spirit has been profoundly influenced. Like winter sunshine, this Port Charlotte 10 can bring clarity, lighten the mood, and welcome and enhance the future.