Port Charlotte Scottish Barley

Ok, i hated the Bruichladdich classic laddie. This is another thing. A very different one. This is not as heavily peated as other heavily peated whiskies and it is super pleasant in the palate. Bottled at 50%abv. On the nose is peated but not a super bomb. Its fairly peated, with Grapes, burnt cake crest, plum, heather and "shoe box" notes. Nice. Interesting. On the palate starts sweet with orange, toffee and coffee, to release a spice pepper bomb, with earthy-heathery peat. Aftertaste is long, salty and sulphur. Gunpowder, spent fireworks. Amazing. Overall i originally gave it a 91, but i think that is way too much. 89 over 100 is a good score to keep it in the 4.0.

Luscious fruit and rich oak on the nose with an interesting nod to the Campbeltown funk for no particular reason. The peat is prominent but not overwhelming. Palette confirms the nose and provides a huge finish, an effervescence and tremendously satisfying all round experience.

I like this a lot but not nearly as complex as the PC10 finished in wine casks. This is more a straight up classic Islay scotch. Still excellent.

Very evident peat notes with lightly oak undertones. Slightly caramelized and smoky taste. Very smooth for a 50% ABV whiskey.