The Islay based Bruichladdich Distillery, has today announced the launch of its latest Port Charlotte bottling.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 (50% ABV) is a peated
(40ppm) single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of first-fill
Bourbon (84%), second-fill Virgin oak (8%) and second-fill Bordeaux wine casks
(8%).
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| Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 |
This latest Port Charlotte Islay Barley series bottling, was produced using barley exclusively grown on the island of Islay, from eight separate farms.
Located within 15 miles of the distillery, each local farmer
undertook the risk of growing in challenging conditions to deliver the barley
used for the 2014 vintage, resulting in a Port Charlotte single malt with total
traceability and unparalleled provenance.
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014, is said to deliver notes
of malty digestive biscuits, peat embers, sweet vanilla, honey, toffee and crème
brulee on the nose. Followed by notes of citrus, peat smoke, apricot, peach and
ripe melon on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Adam Hannett, Head Distiller,
said: “Our Port Charlotte Islay Barley expressions encapsulate everything an
Islay whisky can and should be, and the latest 2014 vintage is no different. However,
growing on Islay is no mean feat. Our location 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 it’s a risk worth taking.”
Adam went onto say: “As well as adding complexity to the
character of this single malt, using Islay grown barley goes beyond just the
pursuit of flavour. This is a whisky which evokes a true sense of place, helps
support Islay’s agricultural economy and celebrates our island community.”
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014, is now available from the
Bruichladdich website and specialist retailers, for a RRP of £75.00.
Posted by Steve Rush