| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 10 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $65.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-08-06 |
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Though technically “heavily peated,” this Islay single malt offers none of the medicinal/iodine notes traditionally associated with the style and its island of origin. The smoke instead emerges as dry and earthy, with wafts of sweet BBQ. Those notes are quickly matched by fruity, floral, vanilla scents and flavors, with a generous helping of oak. Bottled at 50 percent ABV, this Scotch lingers for an age, revealing ever more with each enjoyable sip.
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