Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Pmc01 2013

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Bruichladdich
Label Name:
 
Port Charlotte Pmc01 2013
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Islay
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
54.5%
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-reviewed by enthusiasts; Whiskybase user average ≈87–88/100 (multiple reviews)

Tasting Note
Intense peat smoke balanced by red fruits, stewed pear, melon and floral rose/geranium notes; vanilla, honey and toasted oak lead to a viscous, malty palate of blackberry, plum and aged leather, finishing saline with crushed seashells and lemon rind.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, smoked lamb, blue cheese, dark chocolate. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, smoked eel (unagi) sushi.

Production Method
Heavily peated (≈40ppm) single malt distilled on Islay; aged 4 years in first-fill ex‑bourbon barrels then re‑casked into Pomerol wine casks (from Bordeaux) for further maturation; bottled at cask strength 54.5% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bruichladdich Distillery (Port Charlotte line) on Islay. The distillery focuses on terroir-driven, barley‑specific and cask exploration releases, resurrected in 2001 and renowned for experimental maturations.