Port Charlotte 10 Year Old, Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

Bought on a whim, didn't expect too much from it to be honest, but this is a really good peated whisky. Classic Islay malt, and superb for the price I paid on Prime day. Will definitely buy again.

This is quality stuff 50% ABV so a drop of water definitely required its smooth with a long finish an excellent dram.

Wow… I love a Smokey whisky and this is 10/10.This is the first 50% abv whisky I have ever tried and I didn’t even realise that it was 50% until 30 minutes after drinking it.Given its 50%, it’s incredibly smooth and the Smokey balance is perfect.I would recommend this without a doubt!

Bruichladdich invest a lot of money in presentation and this is obvious when you open the cardboard box. The tube is tastefully designed in a contemporary style. The bottle is a short, stubby and heavy. The quality is so good I’m not going to recycle it as I’m turning it into a lamp stand.Last year I bought the classic laddie presentation box with two glasses and was stunned by the exceptional quality.The classic laddie isn’t peaty or smokey so it’s a good drink for quests or for a change. I like Peat and smoke so decided to try a 20cl Port Charlotte heavily peated. This really stood out against a more gentle Caol Isla I had started. The 10 year old Charlotte is certainly smoother then the unaged. They are both unique and neither disappoint.I bought the 10 year old as it was a great deal asthe Port Charlotte unaged and the laddie had been so tasty.I’m not an expert like Ralfy, Hors or the Whisky Test Dummies but I can pick out the crisp peaty smoke and a slight saltiness. 50% so a few drops of water really open the flavours, initially smooth and silky the flavours really did develop with a few drops of hard water, I will certainly try again with a mineral water as my local water is tainted somewhat by chlorine.There is an aftertaste that is a mixture of rich caramel and liquorice without being over empowering.It’s always good to share a dram with a friend unless it’s this tasty so I’m not sharing or displaying this until I’ve drank every single last drop.

If you like your Islays, this is one of the best I've tasted. I prefer it to some of the more expensive whiskies on the island. Only disappointment was it didn't come in a box and all my other whiskies are - apart from the Classic Laddie.

This is a very elegantly flavoured Islay. Not too much of anything that would over power the flavour, but more than enough peat, smoke, creaminess and pepper to let tou appreciate that you’re experiencing a very well put together Islay.

This was well packed and a real lovely whisky to add to a collection.

If you like them peaty and heavy like Laphroaig or Ardbeg then this is worth pushing the boat out for. This was bought for a special occasion and did not last long at all. Enjoyed by all.Finding myself coming up with excuses to buy some more! It's worth that extra money if you feel like having something special for a change. If you can afford it, it'll be your go to every evening whisky