This release marks the first time to have matured Port Charlotte spirit in Pomerol casks, and the result is really special.

The quality of the oak paired with the versatility of the spirit is remarkable, and the flavour pays homage to both the wine region of the cask and the spirit’s all-inlay maturation. It showcases the harmonious balance between oak, rich fruit and gentle peat smoke – an unforgettable single malt.

Port Charlotte PMC:01 is a story of place. The sixth release in the Cask Exploration series, the 2013 vintage has been profoundly influenced by the rich, fruit-laden oak of Pomerol wine casks – adding depth and complexity to this single malt.

This 2013 vintage is the first time that Port Charlotte spirit has matured in Pomerol casks. Pomerol is home to some of the finest and most sought-after red wines in the world and is the smallest of all the major Bordeaux wine appellations. The versatile Port Charlotte spirit has been profoundly influenced by the flavour of the oak, with notes of black berry, plum and aged leather.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Hazel

NOSE: Warm peat smoke and red fruits open on the nose, moving to stewed pears, melon and a subtle marine note. Delicate floral notes of rose and geranium follow, with hints of vanilla, honey, leather and toasted oak coming from the wood. As the spirit opens further, a subtle spice mix of clove and ginger comes to the fore, with a touch of marzipan.

PALATE: Malt sugar and peat smoke complement the tremendous viscosity of the liquid which coats the palate. The influence of the cask continues and showcases the harmonious balance of oak and fruit, with succulent blackberries, plum and aged leather.

FINISH: Mellow marine tones, crushed seashells and a hint of citrus lemon rind nod to the single malt’s all-Islay maturation while Port Charlotte’s signature peat smoke lingers.

SPECIFICATIONS

BARLEY PROVENANCE: Scottish Concerto barley

MALTING: Heavily Peated

DISTILLATION: Distilled in 2013

AGE: 9 Aged Years

MATURATION PROFILE: First filled into first-fill Bourbon barrels in 2013 and matured for 4 years. In 2017, spirit re-casked into Pomerol casks and matured for the next 5 years.

PHENOL LEVEL: 40 parts per million (PPM)

STRENGTH: 54.5% ABV

PORT CHARLOTTE PMC:01 Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt 2013 54,5% Vol. 0,7l