Bruichladdich Port Charlotte SC:01 2012 9 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky750ML

Nose: a lovely farmy nose, with earthy and muddy peat alongside hints of sheep stables. Behind this we find jammy peaches and melons, as well as some barbecued pineapple. Hints of black peppercorns, brown sugar and burnt heather. Sweet wine casks always work well with the rich peaty character of Port Charlotte in my opinion, even though it wipes out some of the coastal Islay elements.

Mouth: really sweet and thick, with ripe garden fruits coming together with slightly acrid smoke and deep char. Then burnt nuts, black pepper, leathery notes and sweet vanilla pastry. Apricots and Jaffa cakes. Hints of blackberries and honey as well.

Finish: very long. The sweetness gradually makes place for bitter chocolate, coastal salinity and earthy smoke.