The Islay based Bruichladdich Distillery, has today
announced the launch of the sixth Cask Exploration bottling, from its Port
Charlotte whisky brand.
Port Charlotte PMC:01 (54.5% ABV) is heavily peated (40 PPM)
single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels
for four years, before being further matured for five years in Pomerol red wine
casks.
Port Charlotte PMC:01 |
The latest release in the Cask Exploration series, is the first time that the single malt has been matured in Pomerol casks. A small region in Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Pomerol is home to some of the finest and most sought-after red wines in the world, distinguished by their deep colour and rich, ripe-plumb flavours.
Much like Pomerol, Port Charlotte single malt proudly speaks
of its place of origin, with the whisky conceived, distilled, matured and
bottled solely on Islay. Port Charlotte PMC:01 is significantly influenced by
the fruit laden oak of the Pomerol casks, as well as the salty maritime note of
its all Islay maturation. The single malt brings together these two drastically
different regions in the latest release, showcasing the intricate balance of
oak, fruit and gentle peat smoke.
Commenting on the launch, Adam Hannett, Bruichladdich’s Head
Distiller, said: “We believe in creating whiskies that speak of where they are
from. When our distillery was resurrected in 2001, our founders were in
disbelief about the stark disconnect between our raw ingredient and the
industry’s lack of consideration to where it was grown, who grew it and how.
But we’ve changed that.”
Adam went onto say: “Terroir is imperative to the flavour of
our single malts, and Port Charlotte PMC:01 is a great example of a whisky
which truly links flavour to land. The result is a rich and robust single malt
which brings together two very distinct locales; balancing the succulent fruit
notes of the Pomerol casks with Islay’s mellow marine quality and signature
peat smoke.”
Port Charlotte PMC:01, is now available from the distillery
website and specialist retailers, for a RRP of £110.00.
Posted by Steve Rush