Port Charlotte SYC:01

Type : Single Malt Whisky
Vintage : 2013
Bottled : 2024
Cask Type : 1st + 2nd-fill Bourbon, 1st-fill Syrah
Age : 10YO
Strength : 54.4%
Content : 700ml

Whiskybase: 87.91 pts (91 votes for reference as at 2024.12.12)

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Tasting note by the producer for reference:

Nose:Caramel sweetness is immediate on the nose, followed by a medley of fresh fruit and a subtle hint of peat smoke. Top notes of strawberry, red apple, apricot jam and mixed berries from the Syrah casks come to the fore, underpinned by a combination of oak and lingering smoke. Gentle spices from the oak, ginger, marzipan and honey complement the fruity character, heighted with bonfire-smoked oak sweetness.

Palate:Charred oak and elegant barbeque peat smoke coat the palate, beautifully balanced with sweet fruit. Vibrant notes of candied peel, fresh mango, brown sugar and sweet bubble gum add a lightness and complexity, cutting through the smoke. A drop of water draws out the aromatic oak, as lavender and herbal notes combine with smooth honey, ground ginger and roasted coffee beans.

Finish:While the sweetness of fruit and oak remain, a gentle wave of peat smoke is unmistakable on the finish. Toasted Brazil nuts, coconut and cocoa powder bring a delicate creaminess, while a hint of dried seaweed lingers.