#Port Charlotte Heavily Peated

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Lebenshirsch?

von Tim Wesly Hendrix Seine Erstlinge vergisst man nie hört man immer von erfahren Jägern, deren Erste schon weit zurückliegen. Man denke nur an die Geschichten Graf v. Quadts, die auch mit Jahrzehnten Abstand noch voller Leben und Emotion gefüllt sind. So lang ist das bei mir noch nicht her, auch wenn es wie eine Ewigkeit wirkt. Gut der erste Fasan viel vor acht Jahren bei einer kleinen…

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SELEUSS - PDG - ALBA-UISGE- PORT CHARLOTTE 10YR

BATCH 1494 - Alba Uisge in Pot de Ganache:

Made with BRUICHLADDICH’S flagship PORT-CHARLOTTE 10YR (ISLAY BARLEY), fresh organic cream, and a specially formulated 89%+ XOCO™ dark chocolate to complements its aroma of peaty driftwood smoke on the nose and hints of oak, coconut, vanilla custard and lemon honey on the palate. A delicate and sublime finish with layers of fudge, orange, barley and a touch of apple cinnamon. (B1494, Bottles: L155965 23/001 2023/01/17 15:00 & L165996 23/013 2023/02/28 12:02) This product contains liquor and the alcohol content is one 1% or less of the weight of the product. EXEMPTION: RCW 66.12.160.

Best way to enjoy our Pot de Ganache

1) Let the Pot de Ganache jars reach room temperature first,

2) Sip some peaty Scotch, so now there are some of it on your tongue at body temperature,

3) Then scoop out a small spoon of the PORT-CHARLOTTE 10YR infused ganache and let it melt on your tongue,

4) Repeat Steps 2-3. ENJOY

ALBA-UISGE: PORT CHARLOTTE 10YR INGREDIENTS: Chocolate (Cacao Beans, Cacao Butter, Sugar, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla), Organic Cream, PORT CHARLOTTE 10YR SCOTCH WHISKY, ORGANIC AGAVE SYRUP, Glucose, VSOP FRENCH BRANDY, WHISKY, Spices.  CONTAINS: RESIDUAL gluten & ALCOHOL. THIS PRODUCT IS PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT CONTAINS MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, HAZELNUTS, ALMONDS, PEANUTS AND OTHER NUTS. This product contains liquor and the alcohol content is one 1% or less of the weight of the product. EXEMPTION: RCW 66.12.160

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Bruichladdich Lochindaal 11 Dramfool Brand Ambassador’s Cask #1

Review by: Raygun Had plenty of Bruichladdich, but this will be my first Lochindaal. Lochindaal is more heavily peated than Port Charlotte, but much less than Octomore. Named after the Lochindaal distillery, which closed in 1929. Apparently they don’t make a lot of it, because it’s much less common than Port Charlotte. This particular one was bottled by Dramfood as Brand Ambassador’s Cask #1.…

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Octomore (Bruichladdich) 13.1

Specialty shops in UK, EU and major US cities Highly recommended For the details… Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery produces three distinct varietals: the core Bruichladdich range, using unpeated malt, Port Charlotte, using heavily peated malt, and Octomore, using super heavily peated malt. Port Charlotte is the nearest town, and also the name of a now defunct Islay distillery; Octomore…

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Port Charlotte launches new Islay Barley 2014 vintage

Port Charlotte launches new Islay Barley 2014 vintage

The heavily peated single malt has been distilled using barley exclusively from its island home Port Charlotte has today (Tuesday 14 February) launched Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014, the latest vintage in its island provenance series. Conceived, distilled, matured and bottled on Islay, this single malt uses barley exclusively grown on the island from eight separate farms. Located within 15…

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Mythical Beasts – Port Charlotte 14 YO Single Cask Malt Whisky available now from our store. The Port Charlotte Lochindaal distillery on the Isle of Islay was originally founded in 1829 and after being in operation for just over 100 years was closed in 1929 This heavily peated single malt is now distilled a few miles away from the original distillery at Bruichladdich distillery. This is an elaborate and complex whisky with an interesting journey from nose to palate. Try it with some fresh summer berries or a creamy La Tur cheese. Only 150 bottles available. Key Facts About This Single Cask Whisky From: Port Charlotte / Bruichladdich Distillery Region: Islay Cask#: 3741 ABV: 57.8% Bottled: Natural colour without chill filtration Outturn: 150 bottles Size: 700ml Tasting notes by Lisa McWilliam (Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge and Drinks Consultant) Colour: Light tawny golden tones. Nose: A delightfully complex nose featuring freshly cut hay vegetal with a delicate hint of soft peat and a finale of citrus burst. Palate: Immediate sweetness of honey and lavender with a light white chocolate tone. Gives way to gently smoked peat, followed by crushed black pepper. Finish: An elegant fruity finish, with a distinctive peppery close. • • • #craftyconnoisseur #mythicalbeastswhisky #portcharlotte #portcharlottewhisky #islay #islaywhisky #islaysinglemalt #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #whiskylover #whiskycollector #shoplocal #edinburghsmallbusiness #scotlandloveslocal (at Crafty Connoisseur) https://www.instagram.com/p/CouTG3JMUu7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A year in Whiskies

This year, like last year, was full of good whiskies. This year I spent probably too much, but I refuse to acknowledge that. So here are pictures of the Whisk(e)y I bought this year!

Ardbeg Drum! a peaty and sweet and beautiful Islay dram that kicks ass!

Buffalo Trace! An archetypal Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey named for the distillery that produces it, its all butterscotch, vanilla, barrel spice, and corn funk!

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye! Somehow Crown Royal managed to make their Rye offering still taste like Crown Royal, its got that classic rye spicy funk with very Canadian sweetness.

Glenmorangie Nectar D’or! A birthday gift to myself, Bursting with sweet fruits and spices on top of that classic Glenmorangie honeyed maltiness.

Jim Beam Rye! Perhaps the easiest going classic rye I’ve had, with lots of rye spice but with the funk in check.

Kilbeggan Traditional! A good Boiler-plate Irish whiskey with all of the typical Irish flavour, a little bit boring but a decent alternative to Jameson.

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Offerman Edition! A damn fine Islay dram chock full of smoked meat, dark fruits, sea spray, and pepper.

Mellow Corn! My budget unicorn, a fantastic whiskey for the price with a great label, and a little tricky to get in VA until recently.

Old Forester Rye! An okay whiskey, I am not a huge fan because it doesn’t have a lot of the spice and funk I love in my ryes, but it isn’t too bad.

Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond! Another whiskey that is a great value for its cost, a trend among bonded whiskeys, full of classic bourbon character and enough strength to stand up in cocktails.

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old! A heavily peated Islay dram crammed full of smoked meat, sea spray and pepper, it’ll knock you over if you aren’t paying attention!

Redemption Rye! An MGP 95-5 Rye, just like Bulliet rye, a good typical rye that will get the job done.

Teacher’s Highland Cream! A lightly peated blend worth every penny of its $18 price, and then some. If you need a blended scotch to go toe to toe with some of the Johnnie Walker blends I’d take this over the Black and double black.

Yellowstone Select! Hot damn is this a good bourbon! Friendly and approachable with plenty of vanilla, cinnamon, and barrel spice. A good buy at $40.

There are some that I don’t have pictures of yet, but thats okay!

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what do you think of apples & peanut butter and Scotch whisky?

nice dessert

A post by a woman i met in Los Angeles in 2010 along with her husband David

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Unexpected perfection at midnight—Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt in antique crystal with fresh apples and peanut butter.

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Mientras que la gran mayoría de fabricantes son bastante reservados con el contenido de su botella, Bruichladdich destaca el origen de casi todas sus barricas usadas en su Port Charlotte 10 Year: - 65% barricas americanas de primer uso (posiblemente exbourbon) -10% barricas americanas de segundo uso (exbourbon) - 25% barricas de vino francés de segundo uso (aunque no menciona si era vino tinto o blanco) . En aromas es bastante más delicado que otros de su categoría, incluso diciendo "Heavily Peated" en su etiqueta. Este, además de la nota ahumada incluye notas de hongos secos, carbón, miel, notas florales, vainilla y toronja. Mucho más floral que en otros whiskies de la misma región, pero se siente también esa influencia de vino en los aromas. . En boca se siente esa nota de ceniza y humo pero con notas de miel, vainilla, cítricos y madera; muy equilibrado en términos de dulce vs. ahumado, en donde el ahumado es otro más de los sabores pero no la nota dominante. Posteriormente aparecen sabores de miel, pera, vainilla, madera y hongos secos, con una nota sutil herbácea y de tierra mojada. En el retrogusto se siente una ligera nota ahumada, junto con miel, toronja, durazno y notas florales. . El Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year es un excelente whisky, especialmente si eres fanático de los ahumados, pero es quizá de los más dulces, frutales y florales del nicho. Incluso con 50% de alcohol se siente que le falta esa intensidad alcohólica, pero es quizá porque así es como me gustan a mí. . No es una bomba de humo como puede ser el Lagavulin o el Laphroaig, pero precisamente por eso puede ser un buen whisky introductorio al estilo, a ver si te gusta y luego pruebas los otros. . Yo le di 88 puntos. . . . . #whisky #whiskylover #whiskytasting #whiskydram #whiskyporn #scotch #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #whiskygram #Whiskytalks #singlemalt #singlemaltscotch #instadram #bestwhisky #dailydram #whiskylover #topwhiskies #sláinte  https://www.instagram.com/p/CQrF_ZxHk22/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Port Charlotte 10

Bruichladdich - Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt. Aged for 10 years.

HEAVILY PEATED ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

PHENOL LEVEL: 40 PARTS PER MILLION

VINTAGE/AGE: 10 AGED YEARS

ALCOHOL STRENGTH: 50% ALC./VOL

BARLEY PROVENANCE: 100% SCOTTISH BARLEY FROM INVERNESSHIRE REGIONMATURATION PROFILE:

65% 1ST FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS

10% 2ND FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS

25% 2ND FILL FRENCH WINE CASKS

BOTTLING:

BOTTLED ONSITE WITH ISLAY SPRING WATER, NON CHILL FILTERED & COLOURING FREE

Although it is heavily peated, do not be scared to try it. The peat is beautifully integrated. 

Juicy, tropical fruits, lovely dark fruits being lifted by the peat. salt, raisins, maybe some red berries also, vanilla, caramel, I also find something leafy in the background. Oily and thick, wonderful balance, salty, sweet, peaty. Yum!

So much integrity in this 10 year old. I love it. YUM!

The Whisky Jug: https://thewhiskeyjug.com/scotch-whisky/port-charlotte-10-years-review/

Malt-Review: https://malt-review.com/2018/06/17/port-charlotte-10-years-old-2018/

The Whisky Advocate: https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/top20/2018/4-port-charlotte-10-year-old/

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5 Whiskies that will show you know your Whisky

We all like to fancy ourselves as Whisky experts, but with so many different drams out there, you have to be an enthusiast for quite a while before you really get start to build up your knowledge.

If you really want to show off how much you know about the world of Whisky, we’ve put together some drams that we think you should keep in mind.

Kavalan Solist Peaty Cask

Hailing from Taiwan, knowing this dram will show that you have international knowledge of Whisky. Kavalan is the only distillery in Taiwan and has been producing exceptional malt for a few years now. This is a particularly find example of their craft. This dram has been matured for around 9 years, which due to the high temperatures and humidity in Taiwan is the equivalent of an older malt from Scotland. The nose opens with peppered spices and a little bit of vanilla and sweet nuts. Pecans and almonds come through. The palate is full of fruit and oak wood. The smoke is rich and earthy, with hints of mahogany in it. It is wall brought together with a finish that is long and warming.

    Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Heavily Peated

Hailing from the Isle of Islay, this expression from Bruichladdich is made with the finest Scottish barley and packed with peat. Their Port Charlotte range is named after the village where it is matured and where the Lochindaal Distillery used to stand. This is an incredibly peated Whisky and is an experiment in how peat flavours malt. It is well worth trying, even if you don’t like peated malt, as it explores a massive element of the Scotch Whisky world. The nose opens with lots of seaside notes, like seaweed and brine and of course a hearty waft of peat. The palate blooms with yet more rich and salty peat notes, and a gentle caramel sweetness. There is a tang of citrus fruit towards the end. The finish is strong and smoky, with a hint of sea air to it.

    Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old

Here we have another international offering, this time from Japan. Japan creates some of the best malts in the world and the Hakushu 12 year old is a brilliant example of the country’s craftsmanship. This dram is from the Hakushu Distillery, which is known as the Forest Distillery and is owned by Suntory. This dram opens with a nose of floral notes and a hint of sweet nuts. There is a lovely warming cereal note as well. The palate is earthy and refined, with a little hint of dew-covered grass and a gentle smokiness to it. It is all brought together with a strong finish that is full of citrus fruits and more earthy tones.

    Springbank 21 Year Old

Being able to drop the merits of the Springbank Distillery into any conversation about Whisky will certainly show that you know your stuff. Springbank is found in the Campbeltown region of Scotland, which used to have a thriving Whisky industry, with up to 28 working distilleries. Today however, it is home to only three. Springbank is one of those and produces some impressive malt. Their 21 Year Old is exceptional, with lots of flavour and character. The nose is full of orchard fruits and a slightly herbal hint. The palate has a hint of floral notes, intertwined with oak and cinnamon spice. The finish is strong and has dried fruits and more oak. This is a wonderfully refined and complex malt that is definitely not to be missed.

    Glenfiddich Experimental Series IPA Cask Finished

Glenfiddich have recently launched a series of drams that will experiment with different flavours and distilling processes. This release has been finished in casks hat once held IPA from the Speyside Craft Brewery. Lot sof distilleries are starting to experiment with their releases and the Glenfiddich IPA is one that draws on a lot of trends in the alcohol industry, including the popularity of IPA itself, as well as the success of craft beers. This dram opens with a nose of orchard fruits and oak. There are apples, pears and a slightly tangy lemon note. The palate is sweet and fresh, with lots of vanilla and wood. The fruits are crisp and more citrusy here. The finish wraps everything up with a linger of oak wood and vanilla.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Top Peated Scotch Whiskies

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Top Peated Scotch Whiskies

Small tasting glasses with aged Scotch whisky

Peated whiskies are an indelible part of Scotland’s whisky universe. Although they have traditionally been associated with Islay and the Western Highlands, every region in Scotland currently produces peated whiskies. Below is a selection of some of the top peated whiskies currently available. Any one of them would make an excellent gift.

Peated whiskies are strongly associated with Islay, an island off the west coast of Scotland. Islay distillers produce a range of heavily peated whiskies. Not all whiskies from Islay are peated, however, and even among those that are the level of peatiness can vary considerably.

Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg all make peated whiskies that typically rate between 35 and 50 parts per million (ppm) phenol. That concentration gives those whiskies a pronounced smoky character with distinctive medicinal notes.

Ardbeg, Traigh Bhan, 19 YO, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Their flavor and aroma profiles are all different, depending on a number of factors ranging from the length of their fermentation to the distillation protocol. For a peated whisky lover you can’t go wrong with any one of the three. Top choice would be the Ardbeg 10. The Average Retail Price (ARP) is $56. If you have the budget, go for the Ardbeg 19 YO Rare Traigh Bhan Batch Two (ARP: $301). Both whiskies have the cold smoke character that Ardbeg is famous for, but the Traigh Bhan is a more nuanced, layered whisky.

If you are looking for an even more intense peated whisky consider any of the Octomore or Port Charlotte expressions. Both are produced by Bruichladdich, another of the Islay whisky producers. Some of the original Octomore expressions were peated as high as 350 ppm phenol. These releases are hard to find. They have become collector’s items, although they still show up at auctions from time to time.

Bruichladdich has just released four new Octomore expressions. Try the Bruichladdich, Octomore 11.3, Islay Barley. It was aged in first fill ex-Bourbon barrels from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill and Jack Daniels. The whisky is peated to 194 ppm phenol. That’s more than five times the peating levels of a Lagavulin. The whisky has intense notes of smoke, char and medicinal flavors, followed by fruity notes of apple, pear, and citrus zest. There are also notes of vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate and sweet honey (ARP: $277).

In recent years, it has become fashionable among producers of peated Scotch whiskies to list the ppm phenol on the label. These should be taken with a grain of salt, however. The ppm measurement represents the level of phenols in the malted barley. Typically, between one-third and two-thirds of the phenol in the malt is lost during the distillation.

The final number depends on a number of factors, including the cut points where the spirit intended for maturation is collected, the length of the distillation and the amount of reflux, i.e., the condensation and redistillation of spirit within the pot still. Higher ppms do not necessarily produce a more intense, phenolic whisky.

Moreover, the phenolic strength of a Scotch whisky breaks down over time. A Lagavulin may start at 35 ppm phenol, but by the time it becomes a 25 YO expression, the actual ppm concentration of phenols would likely have dropped to the low teens.

If you are looking for something less peated, a whisky that has the cold smoke notes typical of peated whiskies but without the intense medicinal notes, then look to Islay distilleries like Bowmore, Bunnahabhain or Kilchoman. Also consider some of the peated whiskies from the Western Highlands and Islands: Oban, Ledaig or Talisker.

All of these distilleries have peated expressions that offer up the classic profile of cold smoke, think of a campfire on the following morning, but without the pronounced medicinal notes. The Oban 14 YO combines smoke, fruitiness with a hint of a savory, briny character (ARP: $88). The Kilchoman, Machir Bay offers up smoky, butterscotch flavors, along with fresh apple and pear notes (ARP: $63).

Talisker, 25 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The top choice, however, would be the Talisker 25 YO. It’s a little more peated than either the Oban or Kilchoman. It typically retails for around $500, but it can often be found for under $300—an outstanding price for a 25 YO Scotch whisky.

Talisker offers up a distinctive cracked black pepper aroma on the nose, along with notes of apple, pear and tropical fruits of melon and passion fruit. There are also notes of chocolate, sweet almond marzipan, vanilla and caramel, along with a notable marine influence. Think of the smell of a rocky beach at low tide.

Peated whiskies that have been matured or finished in sweet wine casks are particularly popular with Scotch whisky enthusiasts. The mix of smoke and sweetness, think barbecue sauce, makes an excellent combination. The additional sweetness contributed by the sweet wine cask gives the whisky an additional smoothness and roundness, as well as adding sweet dried fruit notes of raisin, fig and prune.

Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured (ARP: $119) and Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured (ARP: $50) are two peated whiskies that are finished in casks that previously held Pedro Ximenez (PX) Sherry. This is a viscous, syrupy wine that is made from grapes that were partially dried in the sun before being crushed and fermented. PX cask maturation adds distinctive notes of sweet, dark raisin and fig.

Caol Ila has a peated whisky, Caol Ila Distiller’s Edition, Double Matured Moscatel Cask Wood that is finished in Moscatel casks (ARP: $133). Moscatel is a Portuguese sweet wine made, usually, from partially rasinated Muscat grapes. Moscatel casks add notes of golden raisin, sweet citrus zest and stone fruit notes of dried peach and apricot to a whisky.

Bowmore has a 23 YO that was matured in Port casks. It offers up notes of raisin, oranges and plums, along with subtle smoke notes. It retails for around $600, but has become increasingly hard to find. Bowmore, Darkest is a 15 YO peated whisky that is finished in Oloroso Sherry butts (ARP: $93). It’s a very fruit forward whisky, with notes of golden raisin, fig jam and dried dates, along with creamy chocolate and some slight espresso notes. It’s a little more smoky and medicinal than the 23 YO expression.

Kilchoman was Islay’s first single farm to bottle single malt Scotch whisky. It has several peated expressions that have been either matured or finished in wine casks. Try, in particular, the Kilchoman, Fino Sherry Cask Matured expression (ARP: $91). Fino Sherry is much drier than typical sherries. It adds notes of toasted almond, dried citrus zest, green apple and a savory saline quality without the overt sweetness of PX or Oloroso Cask finished whiskies.

Lagavulin, Distillers Edition, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Top Choice would be the Lagavulin Distiller’s Edition. If you are looking for something less sweet, whose flavor profile is more golden raisin and apricot rather than dark raisin and fig, then opt for the Caol Ila Distiller’s Edition.

Eastern Scotland also offers up a broad selection of peated whiskies. The region is a lot drier than Western Scotland. Peated whiskies from Speyside and the Eastern Highlands have the same cold smoke character of other peated whiskies, but they typically lack the medicinal notes of peated whiskies from Islay and the Western Highlands. Instead, they offer up aromas of dried heather and floral potpourri, along with notes of dry earth and brush.

Highland Park’s whiskies usually have a component of peated whiskies. Peat from the Orkney Islands is made up primarily of heather, so it imparts distinctive floral aromas of dried heather. Try the Highland Park Full Volume (ARP: $109). The whisky doesn’t carry an age statement, although it was distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2017.

It’s matured entirely in first fill ex-Bourbon casks, producing a rich creamy whisky with notes of vanilla custard and chocolate fudge, along with citrus zest, lemon butter, coconut and tropical fruits. A top choice that offers excellent value.

Most Highland Park expressions have some portion that is either Sherry cask matured or Sherry cask finished. Like many whisky producers, Highland Park uses “Sherry seasoned casks.” These are new casks that have held Sherry for a period of two to five years before being utilized to mature whisky. Try, for example, Highland Park’s, Loyalty of the Wolf, 14 YO (ARP: $51).

Highland Park, 14 YO, Loyalty Of The Wolf, Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This whisky was matured in Sherry seasoned casks. It offers up notes of sweet marmalade, fresh apple, along with Christmas cake notes of cinnamon, raisin and candied fruit. There are noticeable dried flower aromas in the background, along with peat smoke and cooked cereal/toasted breads notes. This whisky is another Top Choice.

Speyside is the heart of Scotland’s whisky kingdom, with more than 50 functioning distilleries. Historically, most Speyside whiskies had a component of peated whisky in their final blends. Over the last thirty years, however, many Speyside whiskies have dropped the peated element in their blends. At the same time, some distilleries have introduced fully peated expressions.

For an example of how traditional Speyside whiskies would have tasted a half century ago, try the Benromach 10 YO (ARP: $56) or 15 YO expressions (ARP: $93). These whiskies have a blend of peated and unpeated malts. The peated character is obvious, but well integrated. This isn’t the in your face peat influence that you find in heavily peated Islay whiskies but more of an obvious, persistent background note.

Benromach, 15 YO, Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Both of the Benromach expressions are excellent, but the 15 YO is particularly so with a layered complex body that offers up typical Speyside apple and pear fruitiness, along with citrus notes, vanilla and caramel backed by a smoky and earthy background note. Top Choice is the Benromach 15 YO.

For a peated Speyside expression, try either of the BenRiach, The Smoky Ten, 10YO (ARP: $64) or The Smoky Twelve, 12 YO peated expressions (ARP: $72).

The Smoky Ten is the latest evolution of the BenRiach Curiositas. Its matured in first and second fill ex-Bourbon casks. A portion is also matured in medium charred new oak casks that previously held Jamaican rum.

It shows the distinctive but well integrated, heather infused cold smoke that is typical of Speyside peated whiskies, along with notes of fresh and grilled fruit, especially pineapple and peach.

The 12 YO, on the other hand, is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon casks, along with a selection of Sherry and Marsala casks. The result is a whisky that offers the distinctive sweetness of Marsala, the nutty and dried citrus zest notes of Sherry and the spiciness and creaminess contributed by the ex-Bourbon casks.

Benriach The Smoky Twelve, 12 YO, Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The peat notes are a little more smoky and medicinal than in The Smoky Ten. The result is a complex, layered whisky that combines the traditional fruitiness of BenRiach with cooked cereal notes and a distinctive peat smoke influence. Top choice is BenRiach, The Smoky Twelve.

The selection of peated whiskies discussed above offer something for every palate, regardless of whether you are a “Peathead” looking for a blast of intense smoke and medicinal notes or you want an expression where the peat influence is subtler and better integrated into the whisky. If you are new to peated whiskies, or not sure they are for you, this list gives you a great starting point from which to begin your exploration.

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Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013

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Octomore 10 Octomore, er valt veel over te zeggen maar is zonder twijfel de ‘The world’s most heavily peated single malt’. Een uit de hand gelopen experiment, en dat blijkt nu de zwaarste turfwhisky ter wereld te zijn.  Maar vrees niet, u gaat niet enkel rook en turf proeven. Integendeel, Octomore whisky is over het algemeen wel jong, maar enorm complex. Deze 10 jarige is zelfs de oudste Octomore tot nu toe. De naam Octomore komt van de gelijknamige boerderij, vlakbij Port Charlotte. En de distilleerderij die dit zwaar geturfde levenswater maakt is Bruichladdich. Opgericht door 3 broers William, John en Robert Gourlay Harvey, in 1886. Momenteel hebben ze 3 varianten: de Bruichladdich (niet geturfd), de Port Charlotte (zwaar geturfd) en de Octomore (extreem geturfd). Het is de meest westelijk gelegen stokerij van Schotland, en hun whisky wordt nog steeds op de traditionele manier gemaakt. Zo steken ze nog steeds hun eigen turf en wordt enkel gerst van eigen bodem gebruikt. Vandaag de dag nog steeds een uitzonderlijke manier van werken. Te proeven in het ⭐Islay pakket of Superior pakket⭐ www.SingleMaltSamples.be #octomore10 #octomorewhisky #bruichladdichwhisky #bruichladdich #worldsmostheavilypeatedwhisky #heavilypeated #heavenlypeated #superiorpakket #islaymalt #islaypakket (bij Single Malt Samples) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LchcbnFpW/?igshid=1co8g2cw4b8dv