Description
"THE SYRAH BARRELS USED TO PRODUCE THIS PORT CHARLOTTE COME FROM A WINEMAKER WHO SHARES OUR VALUES OF SOIL HEALTH AND TERROIR AND HAVE BEEN A MAJOR INFLUENCE ON THE HIGH PEATED SINGLE MALT WHISKY."
Adam Hannett, Head Distiller of Bruichladdich
For the first time in the Cask Exploration Series, the Port Charlotte SYC: 01 was aged mainly in Syrah barrels. The French producer shares our philosophy and passion for the terroir and specialises in the production of organic and biodynamic wines, where soil and climate play a decisive role in the process. Minimal interventions allow the different regions and soils to develop their true character and, like our Islay Single Malt Whiskies, the wines are a truly authentic expression of their terroir.
Syrah, a red wine known for its strong and full body, has given SYC: 01 rich notes of red fruits and layers of spices that complement the characteristic aromatic peat smoke of Port Charlotte.
AT A GLANCE
STYLE: heavily peated, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
PHENOL CONTENT: 40 ppm
BARLEY: Scottish mainland barley
MATURATION: first maturation from 2013 to 2018 in first-fill (75%) and second-fill (25%) bourbon barrels, further maturation for 4 years in first-fill syrah wine barrels, then transfer to refill bourbon barrels for grinding
AGE: 10 years, born in 2013
BOTTLING: in the distillery with pure Islay spring water, no cold filtration, no colouring added