Port Charlotte 8 Year Old CC:01 2007 70cl – Limited Release
Brand: Port Charlotte (Bruichladdich) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Heavily Peated) | ABV: 57.8% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
There are Islay whiskies and then there’s Port Charlotte. The CC:01 2007 expression takes everything you think you know about peat and flips it on its head. Matured exclusively in French oak Cognac casks, this limited release is a rare intersection of fire and finesse. It’s a dram born from bold decisions and untamed terroir.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like stepping into an old Cognac cellar, soft smoke rising through baked apple, clove, and polished oak. There's a maritime breeze too, unmistakably Islay.
Palate: Intensely layered. Smoked apricots, burnt sugar, and toasted spice coat the tongue, while juicy sultanas and vanilla from the Cognac oak bring contrast and complexity. Full-bodied and unapologetic, yet refined.
Finish: Long, evolving, and dramatic. The smoke fades slowly into dried fruit, peppered oak, and a warm coastal salinity, a story in every sip.

Production Details:
Distilled in 2007 and aged for 8 years in full-term French oak casks that previously held fine Cognac, this release is part of Bruichladdich’s mission to explore provenance and wood influence. Bottled at a punchy 57.8% ABV without chill filtration or added color, it's whisky in its most authentic form.

Perfect For:
Candlelit contemplation. Late-night vinyl sessions. Or those rare evenings when you want a dram that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Best shared with someone who understands why rarity matters.

Expert Notes:
Lauded for its innovation, CC:01 is one of the few Islay whiskies aged entirely in Cognac casks, creating a lush, fruit-forward contrast to its heavy peat. Collectors revere it, enthusiasts crave it and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "I didn’t know peat could be this elegant. An absolute revelation."
🗣️ "That Cognac cask makes it dangerous — in the best way."
🗣️ "Bruichladdich doesn’t miss. This one? A future classic."

Interesting Fact:
Port Charlotte is made at Bruichladdich using 100% Scottish barley and slow fermentation but it's peated to 40ppm, placing it among Islay’s heavy-hitters. The CC:01 name? A code for "Cognac Cask #01", the first of its kind in their archive.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip it neat to experience its full complexity, or with just a few drops of water to coax out the fruit and spice. Pairs beautifully with aged Gouda, dark chocolate, or if you're feeling decaden, a fine hand-rolled cigar.

Distillery Background:
Bruichladdich Distillery stands as a maverick on Islay’s wild western shore. While rooted in Victorian tradition, it’s unafraid to experiment with cask types, barley sources, and distillation styles. Port Charlotte is their ode to peat: powerful, provocative, and precision-crafted.