Port Charlotte 10 Year

Smoke, rubber and brine on nose. Aroma is a classic Islay style, yet more iodine/medicinal presence and slight vanilla. Chewy, viscous whisky. Tonnes of rubbery-peat, then turns burnt and meaty BBQ savouriness. Plenty of bitter char through the palate and finish. Finishes with vanilla bean extract at first. After some sampling, goes to charry-bitterness - BBQ bits. Very nice. Finish (and overall whisky) is never very sweet - nice and bitter/charred. Changes very quickly after some sampling.

Fantastic. Smoked Vanilla, salted caramel and dried fruits meet the nose. Incredibly drinkable given the proof - not too rich. A little water really helps this sing with layered orange sweetness and seaside s’mores.

This whiskey is slightly smoky. I'm not a regular drinker, but I find it particularly good. For anyone who hasn't tried smoked whiskeys yet, trying this model is a good start.

One of my favourite plates. Makes a smashing peated espresso Martini, just substitute for vodka