Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014
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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 encapsulates the essence of what an Islay whisky should aspire to be. Not only does it enhance the intricacy and richness of this single malt, but the use of locally grown Islay barley also transcends the mere quest for flavor, conjuring a genuine connection to its terroir.
Bruichladdich Distillery
This distillery was built in 1881 by the owners of grain whisky distilleries in Glasgow. This distillery (and the two grain distilleries) were used to supply the market with blended whisky. When the distillery was built, it differentiated itself from other Islay distilleries for its modern design and tall stills which produced a lighter spirit.
The distillery was badly affected by a fire in 1934 and, after it refurbished, it went through many changes of ownership. In 2001 a group of investors acquired it and promptly appointed legendary distiller Jim McEwan as head of distillation.
Under that ownership, the distillery was revitalised and acquired cult status among whisky enthusiasts. Remy Cointreau, the current owners, took over it in 2012.
The spirit produced at the distillery has a distinctive freshness and acidity. This characteristic shines even the most heavily peated expression from the distillery: Octomore.
