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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Port Charlotte 2014 Islay Barley Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch




Port Charlotte 2014 Islay Barley Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch...$79.99
  • Aged 7 Years
  • 100 Proof
  • Heavily peated to 40 PPM (phenol parts per million)
  • Aged in a combination of first-fill and second-fill American oak and French wine casks. 
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 embodies everything an Islay whisky can and should be. As well as adding complexity and depth to this single malt, the Islay grown barley goes beyond just the pursuit of flavour - evoking a true sense of place.


Distilled in 2014 using 100% Islay-grown barley, sourced from local farms. This focus on terroir emphasizes the connection between the whisky and its island origins.
The barley is from the 2013 harvest, providing a unique vintage profile.
The barley for this expression comes from eight Islay farms:
  • Coull
  • Rockside
  • Island
  • Mulindry
  • Starchmill
  • Sunderland
  • Cruach
  • Dunlossit

These farms are scattered across Islay, each contributing unique characteristics to the barley based on their soil types, microclimates, and farming practices. This local sourcing ensures a strong connection between the whisky and its Islay roots, celebrating the island's agricultural heritage.

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