Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Re-Review

[@turnerjazz7872]

I fully support doing re-reviews. There have been so many obscure and craft whiskies on the channel lately that I'd love to see new reviews of things I can actually go buy.

[@andrewellard2560]

Very valid point, I guess sadly it depends where you hail from but that is nature of whiskey.

[@ericaltenburg]

I completely agree. I’m not much of a bourbon fan myself, so some variety is nice.

[@jpoggi9081]

Plus things can vary batch to batch and the grains year to year it’s interesting to know if the flavor has changed at all

[@carterpochynok4874]

I'm from Utah, so there's very limited selection by default. I've just gotten used to the idea I'll never buy the vast majority of the whiskeys and wines I want to try.

[@jacobdeslattes3519]

Just got engaged at the distillery yesterday. Cheers Bastards!

[@Dreoilin]

Now that's Brilliant! Congrats.

[@stebeardX]

great stuff. im hoping to get a tour booked for September. doing atour of islay, can not wait.

[@I_NeedCoffee]

Congrats! Slainte!!

[@Guentzel]

Were you able to arrange the photographer hiding in the bushes to catch the moment?

[@jacobdeslattes3519]

@@Guentzel yep, we were eating lunch and photographer peaked over a fence and got pics.

[@russb8291]

My wife and I bought each other this bottle for Christmas last year, neither having ever tasted it. This was completely by accident. My wife wondered if we could return one bottle until she tasted it. Then she was glad we had two.

[@T--xk3hf]

What a great story Mark!

[@codyyounkin9946]

We need a Port Charlotte 10 vs Ardbeg 10 vs Laphioag 10 video!

[@jani0077]

the port charlotte is a totally different flavour, as its heavier peated than the other two.

[@codyyounkin9946]

@@jani0077 While PC is more peated based off PPM I wouldn't say that is peatier on the palate than Ardbeg. Still to me, PC is the most balanced and my favorite of the three.

[@markpozsar5785]

@@codyyounkin9946 Yeah, ppm is such nonsense.

[@wingracer1614]

@@codyyounkin9946 Just got a bottle and yeah, of all my Islays I would say it's closest to Ardbeg 10. No not the same but definitely similar. In a blind tasting I feel confident I would have called it a different Ardbeg release. I like it a lot, probably tied with Ardbeg as my second favorite but I'm still firmly in Emma's camp. I just can't find anything better than Laphroaig.

[@justjon9180]

I'm such a smoke addict I can't even detect the smoke in Ardbeg Wee Beastie or the Port Charlotte 10. Only Ardbeg 10 with Laphroaig 10 reigning supreme. Probably never going to be able to try Octomore 🤷‍♂️

[@sorinsrn5442]

Hands down, my favorite 10 years peated single malt. Fantastic stuff!! A must in every peat head collection!!!

[@zewhiskeymeizzer9467]

I must try it

[@RichieH81]

How would you compare it to ardbeg ?

[@briantoplessbar4685]

@@RichieH81 closer to Ardbeg than laphroig. Less medicinal flavors - more campfire smoke. It is unique in its own way love that malt

[@RichieH81]

@@briantoplessbar4685 I have both at home waiting to be opened now. 👍🏼

[@ICEW0LF137]

Try the MRC version. It blows the 10 out of the water :D

[@sartyy2069]

This is my absolute favorite scotch. Not overly smoky, really complex but easy on the palette especially for 100 proof. And the finish lingers and makes my mouth water…good stuff

[@Mezuisu]

I always love coming back to videos like this whenever I get a bottle of something I haven't had. Exploring it with the tribe is always fun.

[@apamis5941]

Good to see this again, one of my favorites. Great stuff!

[@tommccafferty5591]

Emma's been in the vault again.

[@tsrindahl]

A year later and every time I take a first sip of this I say “that'll getcha there ”.

[@RikWlz]

Just gotta say... you guys pump out videos like ANIMALS. I like sipping whiskey while watching your vids and my wife is beginning to suspect I have a problem. "Honey, I'm picking up notes of franken berries, dogwood, and aardvark hair. I'm not drinking to get buzzed!"

[@jjs71072]

Just bought it and totally love it. Thanks for the video

[@STiROCKET06]

I just bought my first bottle of Port Charlotte HP and my mind has been blown. It is now in my top 3 peated, and those three are in no particular order. This could easily be my number 1 on any given day.

[@mrrockguy9311]

I have been waiting so long for this re-review. Seriously one of my favorite whiskies.

[@ragemodeonline7778]

Good morning you MBs, thanks for adding another bottle to the wish list.

[@zachohmie1262]

I just tried this for the first time a couple weeks ago and holy crap! This is in the top three for me with Ardbeg and Talisker. Such a good whisky. Laphroaig is a close runner up.

[@wingracer1614]

Just got a bottle and it's moved up to a tie with Ardbeg for second. Still haven't found anything I like better than Laphroaig.

[@wet-read]

​@@wingracer1614 Ardbeg is better than Laphroaig, IMO. Except for the QC, which I think is superior to Ardbeg 10. Presently, I like the Port Charlotte 10 the most though 😀

[@wingracer1614]

@@wet-read Everybody has their preferences and mine is Laphroaig. Team Emma still lives!

[@kabengelesiame4167]

What a drink... My first whisky I bought after my brother mentioned I'd love it on account of my love of espressos. I'm now totally in love with Islays. .. Totally weird for a guy from Zambia. .... which could be a country most have not heard of

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Best bottle in the business (good whiskey too, but the bottle itself is sleeeek)

[@mdventurer]

This is my go to Islay whiskey, absolutely love it.

[@Manofkp33]

I'm genuinely excited. I found a local whiskey group that has quarterly tastings in my state of Massachusetts. I joined and went to my 1st meeting last Friday. We had the privilege of tasting 5 of the Bruichladdich line. I'm not shocked the Classic Laddie and Islay Barley were in my wheelhouse. Lol the 2 Port Charlottes were good but Octomore blew my taste buds out. For my 1st time trying Peated whiskey, I'm excited to try more.

[@tmjvtxtmjvtx]

Bought this after seeing this vid...never had an Islay before...this is so good...i cant pull the nuances but what i get i really enjoy...thanks you guys

[@austinray391]

It’s freaking amazing, can’t wait to pick up another bottle!

[@bitfunk24]

Between this, An Oa, and Quarter cask Laphroaig it's a tough choice. They're such good mid-end scotches.

[@davesmullen7547]

So here is an interesting thing. I live in Ireland and burn turf for heating. T When I clear out the fire the Ash normally smells like a peated malt Nd makes me want to have a dram. But if noticed that depending on who I buy my turf from the smell can be very different. Even if the source is only a few miles apart. Sometimes like a beautiful Lagavulin sometimes ashy and not nearly as pleasant. I now believe the turf source make a huge difference in whiskey.

[@estock15]

By far the best peated scotch I’ve ever tried! Love that deep rich smoke!

[@mathewkeipert6021]

Bought two bottles recently. One for me amd my mate for his 50th. Money very well spent. Islay is fantastic and well worth investing in.

[@Johnny__Silver]

Bought this Port Charlotte 10 last week after seeing the old video along with Green Spot Leoville (also reviewed over 3 years ago) and DDAAMMNN so good... just DDDDDDDAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNN so in love...

[@rivitraven]

As a 50% abv scotch this is genuinely SO SMOOTH it's insane. Beautiful taste.

[@rianwilliamson8236]

The new Port Charlotte heavily peated to my palette was a full 25%-30% different from the old Port Charlotte I tasted them side by side and the old bottle was more floral and briney while the new bottle is far smokier and earthier.

[@revolvermaster4939]

I only have 6 bottles so I’ll be ordering more!

[@bloodsling]

I just picked up a bottle last weekend..so f***in fantastic. It took me a few yrs to get to where I can enjoy this and not equate it to kerosene in an ashtray...it still has that,but in good ways.

[@W.Andersson]

”May you steal your liver’s heart” - Automatic subtitles 😂

[@clarencewatson8366]

I love this one, but I can't decide if i like it more than the Ardbeg 10. So I buy a bottle of each every few weeks.

[@flinchy-5224]

Very different but similar. The ardbeg is a sherried sweet, the PC10 is a Sauternes sweet.

[@Andy_Yates]

Just got another bottle of this a couple days ago. SO damn good. Bruichladdich has yet to disappoint, and it was the Classic Laddie that opened my eyes to Scotch from bourbon and rye

[@fauxshowyo]

wow what a coincidence, today I passed by a great liquor store when I was out that was having their month-long islay scotch fair. This and a bunch of other special bottles of Bruichladdich were there as well as a couple types of Octomore (someday, my sweet...someday). This one intrigued me the most so I splurged on it and it came with a really neat BL tumbler (I already have glencairns). Looking forward to trying it tomorrow.

[@jvergen]

Love your reviews just bought this ,love it already very much like latakia tobacco, or Kentucky fire cured cigars,

[@brandonstiffler7946]

Already on my shelf before the review you Magnificent Bastards! One of my favorites as well!

[@juanfelipevalencia7921]

Port Charlotte rocks!! Nice back improvement ! Slainthe from Colombia!

[@JayPatel-ld5jc]

Give it about 3-4 weeks and a few glasses less in the bottle and it will change. At least it did for me, the peat was more present with fresh cut grassy notes, but the overall smoke was tamed. Honey suckle was definitely present, but then again my memory fades of that bottle as I return to my first love Scotch Ardbeg 10 yr, and also dabbling in some bourbon in this heat. But Port Charlotte is absolutely a favorite if it wasn't for it's rarity in my area and slightly higher price point vs. Ardbeg. Glad you revisited the new Port Charlotte (been waiting for this episode/experience), and wish I had a chance to try the old.

[@stevebuchwald7953]

I love you guys and I respect your opinions. Spot on my brothers

[@terrymoser2028]

You men are very funny....in a very good way. The endless learning experience.

[@GreatExplications]

This episode made me wonder if certain types of whiskey are more impacted by age and head space than others. I often get clay on the Classic Laddie, so that makes total sense. Nice episode, chodes!

[@rowanrobinson]

Bought one of these on a whim a couple of months ago. It didn't last very long.... absolutely delicious whisky

[@ProfessorTuukar]

I agree with Rex - Top choice if I am in a smoky, peaty mood! So nice seeing a favorite being re-reviewed!!

[@stevebuchwald7953]

So I finally found a bottle of Port Charlotte 10 and all I can say is if you like burbon or mezcal or scotch or anything for that matter it will hook you up. Thank you for putting this in my top 5 too my brother

[@twontonamo]

Tried it for the first time last night. Immediately has become a Top 5 for me, absolutely amazing.

[@tomtebone6711]

Fuck I had the same reaction as they had halfway through this when I saw the notification. I LOVE THE PORT CHARLOTTE and now that it’s gotten the mooch top 5 stamp it’s gonna be hard to find! Damn you magnificent bastards!

[@wingracer1614]

I just found a bottle. Had to drive 20 miles to get it but they had it. Good stuff, I like it.

[@79ajvw]

Has anybody else noticed how buzzed they have got through this week's collection of videos? I am loving it, great videos!

[@worlddomin623]

Not sure if anyone has pointed this out already, but the plastic cap for the cork is made of some kind of glass fiber reinforced nylon, which is the same material a lot of power tool shells are made out of. Very sturdy, modern cork.

[@Whistling_Goat]

I'm still nursing a bottle of the 2008 Islay Barley. The balance of fruit that shows up with the smoke makes it my favorite Islay

[@darrenj9013]

Literally just had some of this last night and I always love how it pours out of the bottle

[@guycolangelo2131]

Just ordered online. Can’t wait for this one

[@CrustyBollox]

Just bought a bottle of this last week and I'm very glad I did!

[@phillipmiller8560]

I look forward to the 2021 Rex Wow and Yeaah compilation!

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

My favourite 10-year-old Islay for sure! I know the feeling of not wanting people to buy it. It's already getting pretty expensive where I am.

[@hi-vizdadjeans6772]

"I'm not blastin' those dooks." Sure...

[@qthemusiq4461]

The opening reminded me of a question my pastor once asked me. "What is the definition of a surprise?"… "A fark with a lump!"

[@IrateWizrd]

exactly what a dook blaster would say

[@great207]

I found one this past weekend. Great whisky!

[@elijahsears1670]

This is crazy, I was just in Arkansas staying with family in a dry county near Mount magazine like 4 days ago. We hiked the mountain as well. I'm taking this as a divine sign to buy this bottle.

[@EwoudMusic]

I actually bought a Port Charlotte heavily peated right after failing my first drivers theory exam (that's how we call it in the Netherlands).. so yeah.. Thanks for the endorsement Rex! it actually is a great way to check whether you want to go spend money on a bottle of Octomore! It at least reminds me a lot of the 10 year old dialogos (the 3rd 10yo). Anyways big fan, first post, drinking PS as I speak, slàinte!

[@THESMALLZ08]

I never thought I would hear the words magazine mountain on this channel.... I lived most of my life in that general area. Getting good whiskey is a struggle even in the more affluent areas of Arkansas. It is drastically better than small towns but still can't get a lot of different scotches. I found 1 place only that has the port charlotte and bought it immediately.

[@evabin]

Got my first bottle of PC10 the other month. Love it!

[@raph89117]

had this before bed yesterday. it for sure, hit the spots

[@octo_contra]

rex enjoys this whiskey the appropriate amount Bruichladdich is absolutely my favorite distillery these days, and this is my favorite thing they make

[@stevelandwonder4760]

Somehow this was 32 quid on Amazon UK for a heartbeat last week. Delivered today!

[@wingracer1614]

Nice. I just had to pay 80usd for a bottle and that's a good price around here.

[@carl58]

Just bought this last month it is my new favorite, amazing scotch.

[@paladonis]

Awww look at Brianna's Dads trying to slyly hold hands on camera. Isn't it cute! 🤣🤣

[@TrueBeastWhiskey]

Last time I did a side by side with PC10 and Ardbeg 10, it was really tough to decide. I went with Ardbeg but honestly it could of gone either way. I also love Octomores so.

[@huubvanmeurs6477]

I bought this bottle a few months ago and was saving it for an upcoming promotion. And damn it, I got the promotion this morning. Now I'm home being happy to open the bottle and find you airing this episode. Meant to be, you magnificent basterds

[@jilmarit]

Re-visiting this video and comments: just finished bottle of this two nights ago - every drop was a joy. Got an empty feeling… until today I restocked my reservoirs. I am on the same boat with Rex - cannot post anything on social media, since my local store still has this…

[@LamethHUN]

Perfect timing, the restock arrives today (among other things).

[@sunnyc.7720]

Thank you gentlemen for doing Greenview. I'll go out and get some right away, LOL!

[@teemu3370]

Very nice boys. Been meaning to get a bottle for 2 years now

[@chottobaka3878]

This is great juice. I have two unopened and am working on another. Nice change of pace from my usual Ardbeg 10.

[@northeastshooter5135]

Just compared Port Charlotte with Ardbeg 10. PC comes in hot with 100 proof, and although the depth is intense, the heat vaporizes or shortens some of what could have been the lasting peat flavor. It is like an Octomore in that the high peat levels sometimes get outshined by the alcohol content. On the other hand, Ardbeg 10's peat, which I feel is unique to Islay, lasts and lasts. I enjoyed the PC 10 year but I enjoyed the Ardbeg 10 more because of that unmistakable LASTING peat flavor.

[@MessengerOnline]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! (Zen) Rex smacks lips. "That'll gitcha there..." ---- I died XD

[@phreakmac4361]

Islay whiskey and cinnamon is a huge contrast and works super well. Give it a try.

[@jiriwichern]

4 months ago this Port Charlotte Heavily Peated briefly was on sale here for € 45,--/ bottle (700 ml) and I thought.... 50% Islay, let's buy two. So this time I could actually pour the whisky and enjoy with you guys :P It's still reasonably available in shops here around the country (Netherlands).

[@gclar014]

This is my favorite whisky. Hands Down. Just opened up a new bottle of it last night

[@davidfernandez1056]

Peat means Smokey flavour?

[@gclar014]

@@davidfernandez1056 When a whisky has peat in it or has been peated. That means that the barley has been infused with smoke from burning peat during the drying of the malted barley. Peat is moss, roots, and dense vegetation and mud from bogs in Scotland that are cut into bricks, dried, then can be burned. This imparts phenols into the barley that come out as "smokey, oily, salty, meaty, cheese, funk, earth, moss" and so on.

[@davidfernandez1056]

Copied this reply so I can memorize it for future thank you for your knowledge!!

[@gclar014]

@@davidfernandez1056 Not all peated whiskey is the same. To me, Port Charlotte 10 comes on as smoked maple bacon cooked on a wood fire. It's sweet, meaty (savory), a little salt, and wood fire ash. Laphroaig on the other hand, also peated islay, tastes like the smell of gym socks to me. The Octomore, known as the most heavy peated whisky, 11.1 that I have is light on the pallet and tastes like lightly candied lemons. Probably more info than you ever wanted hahaha.

[@davidfernandez1056]

Ha no way never too much info when talking whiskeys!!!

[@haikeaintiaani9183]

id buyed one from ferry for crismas botlle hope ill live to enjoy it if not hope some one else vill bottle looks that much tempting

[@tommccafferty5591]

The unsung hero of peated Islays. One of my favorites of all whisky.

[@ErikWaiss]

I've got the old bottle on the shelf still. . . Time to do a personal revisitation!

[@silmarilcirth4630]

I found fun on barbon on your movie. Though my flavour sense is not Sharp too, I know. Still I can have fun next to the pod. Folklore study is interesting on reflect with on scotch. This gives me for joy on studying on living culture on spirit.

[@FEWGEE1]

Best 10 year old Islay in my opinion. It is amazing stuff. It really opens up with a few drops, and I do mean drops, of water.

[@spiritsofthedistilledkind3633]

I’ve found I really enjoy this Port Charlotte when I work my way up in Smokiness. start with monkey shoulder, hit up something in the middle then have this.

[@lth_lch]

I'm an Ardbeg guy, but PC10 is my favorite 10 year old peated Islay.

[@lukashavel7690]

I like both, but I would definitely go for Ardbeg Ten. It is a more unique dram. PC 10 is easier to drink (even though it is 4% stronger on alcohol) because of its wine casks and non-Islay Peat. I like the more robust and demanding Ardbeg Ten though. Also Im not a fan of Bruichladdich prices. Some of the Octomores are just overpriced "fashion" drams.

[@frankphillips6485]

Seems like you're a Bruichladdich guy whom also likes Ardbeg on the side..

[@lth_lch]

@@lukashavel7690 Agreed that it's an easier drink than the Ardbeg Ten, and also agreed that Bruichladdich prices are steep. The Port Charlotte Ten can be found for a similar price to the Ardbeg Ten in my area thankfully (though in some stores it's priced twice as much). It's actually precisely because it's an easy drinker that it's my favorite ten year old Islay. Not necessarily because I outright enjoy the flavor more than the Ardbeg and Laphroaig, but because I find it a little more versatile to have for different occasions while still having a decent level of peat.

[@lth_lch]

@@frankphillips6485 Nah, not while Corryvreckan is my outright favorite whiskey. I just think PC10 fills certain spot in my collection better than the other Islay ten year olds.

[@lukashavel7690]

@@lth_lch For that I have Kilkerran 12. :)

[@DavidBahne]

easily one of my all time favourites

[@mikewar5078]

I found a single store in my area that had this whiskey but it was about an hour drive from my house down a very high traffic highway. I work about half way there, which put me JUST in range for DoorDash from the store. So, as any professional does, I DoorDash'd this wonderful whiskey to my place of work. My boss laughed very hard.

[@ivanthetolerable]

Private Reserve wine/liquor preserver has kept my collection, including this one, from fading. It’s about $10 on Amazon.

[@Larigitis]

The 2012 Heavily Peated is amazing too. Have enjoyed all the Bruichladdich’s I’ve tried.

[@basstourist]

I think I have become immune to peat 🤣 I had an octomore 6.1 and a ardbeg 5 last weekend. Sipping on a port charlotte 10 now and I get the brine, but I expected more smoke in the taste

[@jonrwebb]

I've had a bottle of this since x-mas. Gets rolled out on occasion. By far my favourite scotch.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

That time we touched hands over a bottle of Port Charlotte….

[@artagain8977]

Lol

[@Guillotine_7]

It's a time to come together over something beautiful!

[@Dinie09]

PC Heavily Peated 10 is my absolute favorite Islay, they do phenomenal work. I really like their barley experiments, Bere and Islay barley expressions are so good (unpeated).

[@franklinscott6221]

So Rex goes for the thumb and forefinger technique?!

[@PaulBell88]

You guys should do top ten best bottle designs as far as pourability, lack of spill. Johnnie walker easiest pouring bottle with narrow spout in my opinion. Powers gold good. Woodinville spillvilles.

[@wingracer1614]

Last time I was in there, my local store had a bottle of the old Port Charlotte HP. I too like the nuttiness so I might have to grab it next time I'm in there.

[@mars8042000]

Finally got to tasting this... God Damn.... What a hell of a whisky really. Glad it finally appeared in this area of the world. Might take a very good contender to bring it down from my top three preferences

[@charshavardhan]

that's one of my fav! Cheers!

[@murdochmacphee7285]

I got a 16yo PC in the Feis Ile ballot last year. I’m saving it for the next birth or death in my life.

[@JJinVenice]

I've claimed the bottle at Venice Fine Wines and it is a glorious bottle, indeed!