Port Charlotte - 2012 SC:01, 55.2%

Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte 2012 SC:01, 55.2%

Type - Single malt whisky
Vintage - 2012
Bottled - 2022
Cask - Ex-Bourbon & Sherry Butts + Sauternes Finish
Age - 9YO
Strength - 55.2% vol.
Content - 700ml

Whiskybase- 87.1 pts (48 votes as at 2022.6.6)

Continuing the experimental cask series, this time exploring a Sauternes finish (sweet white Bordeaux wine). Those interested in the Peat + sweet wine series like Octomore 12.2 are encouraged to take note.

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Online tasting note for reference-

Aroma-
Starts with dark fruits and earthy peat smoke. In addition, floral notes of gorse and nuances of oak.

Taste-
Full-bodied and powerful on the tongue. Peat smoke with a mix of coconut, tobacco, honey and pepper.

Finish-
Long lasting and smoky. With remaining notes of peat smoke, coconut and honey.