Port Charlotte Scottish Barley

First impression on the nose is a tire fire...but in a good way! That certainly dominates but after the initial peat hit, there's a definite lemon and herbal quality. The palate has much more of the same, with a salted pretzel edge. The peat presence in this dram is more rubbery and medicinal rather than the campfire and bacon fat you get with other Islays. More of the oak barrel comes through on the back end, and the finish is fairly quick. I enjoyed it, though I prefer more of the barbecue and wood smoke qualities in peated scotch. This would be a challenging beginner peated scotch, but absolutely worth your time to try if you prefer that medicinal, petroleum quality to peat.

Tasted at Whiskey Obsession 2018. Heavy peat, salt, toffee. Very good.

Pratt but well balanced. Nose has a great airiness and freshness to it despite the peat. Lemon on the palate with a bit on briny finish with oak