Launched at The Whisky Show 2014, the first bottling of heavily peated Port Charlotte made with Islay barley has been released. It’s crisp and clean, with an engaging mix of fruit and cereal and an elegant peatiness. Drink best without water.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Subtle smoke at first, then clean, crisp notes of pears and apples, plus grainy cereal. Very elegant and fresh ? this has a definite spring in its step.

Palate: Very fruity on the palate, with fresh apple and melon, ably supported by oaty, biscuit notes. Peat is more apparent than on the nose, but is still restrained, and doesn?t dominate. Don?t add water ? this dram doesn?t need it, and holds up far better without it.

Finish: Fresh and fruity, with a wisp of smoke and barley adding complexity.