Port Charlotte PC5 Port Charlotte Evolution Cask Strength

Bruichladdich, founded in 1881 on Islay's western coast, is a distillery known for its innovative approach to whisky-making within a traditional framework. After closing in 1994, it was revived in 2001 and has since gained renown for its emphasis on terroir, using Islay-grown barley and highlighting the island's unique environmental influences. The distillery produces three distinct styles: unpeated Bruichladdich, heavily peated Port Charlotte (which includes PC8), and ultra-heavily peated Octomore. Despite its acquisition by Rémy Cointreau in 2012, Bruichladdich maintains its commitment to artisanal production methods, transparency, and local employment, making it a significant player in both Islay's economy and the wider Scotch whisky industry. Port Charlotte PC5 Evolution, also known as "Evolution Cask Strength," is a pivotal early release in the Port Charlotte range from Bruichladdich distillery. This heavily peated Islay single malt, aged for 5 years and bottled at a robust 63.5% ABV, showcases the raw potential of young, peated spirit. It offers an intense nose of peat smoke and maritime notes, followed by a complex palate of smoky bacon, citrus, and sweet malt. The long finish leaves impressions of ash, salt, and a hint of tropical fruit. As a limited edition, PC5 Evolution is prized by collectors and enthusiasts for its bold character and its role in establishing the Port Charlotte profile.