Whisky Review #27: Port Charlotte 10 | 50% | Looking for more improvement from Bruichladdich!

A to-the-point review of the Port Charlotte 10 Year Old. The Classic Laddie has come a long way, but how has time treated the heavily peated scotch from Bruichladdich?
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[@bluesmanen1]

Nice review! To me, at this moment in time, this is my absolute favourite affordable whisky from Islay, 88/100

[@justwhisky]

I felt the same way with my first PC10 a few years ago. Definitely believe they’ve improved significantly. Cheers 🥃

[@WhiskyUncorked]

Cheers!

[@KakoGuzmanMusic]

I'm a Port Charlotte fanboy and I love PC10, but because the price is now over US$70, I'd rather spend $20 or $30 more and get a PC Islay Barley (usually still under $100, but can be hard to find), which to me offers so much more complexity and flavor. Having had a few Octomores and many of the cask explorations PCs, PC10 comes across as the "cheap one" matured in all the leftover casks used on those more expensive PCs. Because I think the more expensive PCs are worth it, I don't see myself getting more PC10s (I'd rather have a Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10, Ledaig 10, Kilchoman Machir Bay, for example), but for a peat fan on a budget, I think PC10 should be a staple.

[@WhiskyUncorked]

The PC Islay Barley has been on my list for a while and if it wasn't for getting a bottle of the new 18, I probably would have by now.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

I enjoy PC10 a lot, I think it's a peated whisky somewhere between Islay and Highlands. A very well made whisky comeing at a fair price, this is all we ask from the whiskymakers. Cheers mate 🥃

[@WhiskyUncorked]

Agreed! Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

I think the quality has increased a lot with Port Charlotte 10. I do really enjoy this scotch a lot, love the barley used and I value hearing different thoughts on how people perceive this expression. Beautiful peat. I do pick up Islay notes on the peat, meaty, salty, pears, very savoury, rich, lovely maritime flavours and nicely complex! Love the mouth feel. I will look more for the orange when I have my next dram of this Port Charlotte. I do get the apples and pears. I like the balance of salty and savoury. It's a beautiful delicious pour for me! I enjoyed this video a lot! Comprehensive! Thanks so much! Oh! This is about $115 plus taxes in Canada. I am okay with that for what I get!

[@WhiskyUncorked]

My experience has come a long way with this expression! Really enjoy it, and glad many others are too! Port Charlotte is definitely a line I will keep an eye on.

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyUncorked It's a whisky I sure love! Thanks for the awesome reply! I found a couple of new Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 yo 4th releases and with the rum cask I am loving it. I am a huge Lagavulin fan. It's my favourite distillery. The 3rd release remains my favourite but this one is very nice! $119 before taxes in Vancouver and for me it's worth every penny! Cheers!

[@WhiskyUncorked]

@@christinecamley I got to try the rum cask Lagavulin in Chicago while visiting family! I only had one pour but it was really nice. Definitely a bottle I wouldn't mind grabbing, although I have been drinking a lot of peated whiskies lately, so I may wait a bit. Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

@@WhiskyUncorked Hey I am thrilled you got a chance to try the new Lagavulin! I hear you on liking variety! Thanks for your reply! Cheers!

[@SaltyCuban]

Speaking of the OLC. That is the only version of the special cask series I found. In total wine no less . Bought both bottles for $100 ea. About a year ago.

[@WhiskyUncorked]

I would buy OLCs for $100 all day long. Enjoy!!

[@battiekoda]

Thank you for this review! I've been watching more and more reviews recently, and just found you! But, I gotta say, I was totally distracted by your shirt! LOL!!! May I ask where you got that? I NEED one in my life! 😄

[@WhiskyUncorked]

I got the shirt through the It's Bourbon Night channel!

[@battiekoda]

@@WhiskyUncorked Thank you!