Port Charlotte 18 Year Old 2025 Limited Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Port Charlotte 18 Year Old 2025 Limited Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml The 2025 Limited Release Port Charlotte 18 is a limited release of just 8,000 bottles, showcasing the distillery’s signature 40PPM peat. Matured in 1st fill bourbon (53%) and 2nd fill sherry casks (31%), it also includes a rare 16% parcel initially aged 11 years in sherry before a 5-year finish in Virgin French Oak. All components were finally recasked into 2nd fill bourbon barrels and married before bottling. Distiller's Notes: "Colour: Golden syrup. Nose: Dried fruits are immediate on the nose, with the aroma of figs, sultanas and raisins mingling with sweet smoke and mellow oak. As the whisky breathes, charred oak, tobacco and earthy heather come to the fore, complimenting the delicate sweetness of caramel, toffee and date syrup. Palate: Luxuriously smooth in texture, dark brown sugar, apricot jam and sweet heather honey coat the palate. This initial sweetness is punctuated by Port Charlotte’s signature peat smoke, with the subtle influence of toasted oak adding depth and complexity. The earthy, barbeque smoke adds a savoury element, beautifully balanced with rich crème brûlée, hazelnut and toasted coconut. A subtle minerality not only nods to the whisky’s all-Islay maturation but adds a hint of salt, cutting through the sweetness. Finish: Wood spices, smoked leather and a subtle nutty saliniity settle on the finish, while the inimitable whisper of Port Charlotte peat smoke lingers."