Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

@ivo 29-10-2021

Bruichladdich is to scotch what Norm MacDonald was to comedy: a uniquely beautiful and always surprising breath of fresh air. Not to mention the GOAT. I don’t know how Bruichladdich gave so much character to a 7 year old scotch. One of my very favorites. RIP Mr. MacDonald.

Not bad but not nearly as tasty as the standard 10 yr. faintly detected that auchentoshan off note as well.

So this is not the 2011 reviewed, I tasted the 2012 50%ABV Nose - oily, burnt caramel, burnt marshmallow, peat is there but not too strong---I'd rate moderate, way less than Laphroig/Ardbeg---and dirt, Kenz says formaldehyde and anatomy lab circa 2014 Taste - up front light taste, then you're hit with the peat, meaty, hint of bitter chocolate Finish - long meaty finish, some creamy maltyness, peat lingers on the throat, light burn Score - 4.0 Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable. 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate