Bruichladdich Launches Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010
Bruichladdich has launched Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010, the latest release in their Cask Exploration series and successor to last year’s Port Charlotte MRC: 01 2010.
Distilled in 2010 from a 2009 crop of 100% Scottish Barley from the Invernesshire region and peated to 40 PPM (parts per million), Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010 was initially matured in 30% 1st fill American whiskey casks, 40% 2nd fill American whiskey casks, 25% Vin Doux Naturel casks, and 5% 2nd fill Syrah casks. In 2018, the whiskies were married and transferred to first fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads from Spanish bodega Fernando de Castilla for an additional 18 months of maturation.
Bruichladdich’s official tasting notes for Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010 follow:
Nose – Initially lovely earthy peat smoke and dark fruit, fig predominantly and toffee. As the aromas start to open soft peach and honey appear and a nutty nougat note sets the tone. Baked orange and a hint of mulled wine spice. The peat smoke notes are constant and start to bring out some resinous woody aromas, the longer you allow it to open the more depth you discover, more roasted coffee, syrup and citrus, more chocolate and crushed sea shells.
Palate – As soon as this dram touches your lips you feel the soft oily texture and then, as it coats the palate a subtle dryness changes the tone. The leading notes from the Oloroso cask and the peat smoke define the identity of the whisky but underneath there is a fruity sweetness – figs, orange and peach with a nutty nougat note. With another sip the darker notes of tobacco, boot polish and more earthy smoke give a pepperiness that really draws you into this magnificent whisky.
Finish – The finish is a dry earthy peat smoke with lime and figs. A chocolate and vanilla note comes through and some salty, sandy character. Peat embers give a last hint of smoke.
Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010 is bottled NCF (non chill-filtered) and coloring free at a cask strength of 55.1% ABV and will be available at retail stores in the coming months.
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2 Comments
Do you know maybe what will be the price for this Bruichladdich Port Charlotte OLC:01 2010?
I suspect it’ll retail for the same price as the Port Charlotte MRC:01 that it’s replacing ($120-$160 here in the US).