Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012 (750ml) Russian River Valley it turned a bit rainy

it turned a bit rainy in mid-September through early October

sweet tannin (there's no astringency or coarseness)

each aged for a minimum of 30 years in a variety of casks

extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012 (750ml) Russian River Valley it turned a bit rainyStart with malt sourced 100% from Islay, peat it, have Bruichladdich distill it, age in ex Bourbon and ex Wine casks for 6 years on Islay and you get this: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012. A celebration of Islay, its the kind of whisky you want to get lost in because its just good. EYE Honey NOSE Pear heavy orchard fruit, honey, smoke, graham, vanilla and fruit taffy with touches of floral, cocoa and herbal notes. PALATE Peat smoke, herbal, dry