Port Charlotte 2001 Rest & Be Thankful Whisky Co. 13 yo c. R091600007

 

 

 

64,6°

Distillery : Bruichladdich - Islay 

Sherry Butt

Independent Bottling 

By Rest & Be Thankful Whisky Company 

Limited Edtion 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2015

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Peated around 40 ppm  

In 2015, Rest & Be Thankful Whisky Co. has only been around since three years. But this is already their 5th Port Charlotte bottling, since their founders are former collaborators of the distillery. The brand having been launched in 2001, at the time it was the oldest Port Charlotte in existence. Having spent 13 years, 9 months and 3 weeks in a Sherry cask, it was divided into 709 bottles before being launched into the market.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

The Sherry is very measured, you can hardly recognize it, it's just fruity, with orange, plum, juicy pear, elastic and nuts. Behind, a beautiful ashy smoke, perfectly managed, on a layer of rocky peat. Fuel oil, motor oil, it's almost sweet. On the palate, it's balanced, the peat is quite strong but allows the fruit to pass through, more from the orchard, not really exotic. The spices are quiet, It's easy to drink despite the high alcohol content. Nice finish, long and perfectly mastered, ashy and damp earth, burnt wood, dark chocolate. A pinch of coffee powder.

 

In Short, 

A classical Port Charlotte, which expresses  its exuberance without being bothered by Sherry. It is a very good whisky. What surprised me is that the alcohol is perfectly integrated, and the spices quite calm. It promises good times if you are able to find one of the last copies, still lying around in some European shops, at a slightly exaggerated price, even for the rarity of the product.

Score : 89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

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