Port Charlotte 2013 PMC:01 “4cl Sample” – 54,5%

Alexander Gutermann — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:07:02 +0000

Port Charlotte PMC:01 is the latest release in the coveted Cask Exploration series and showcases the complexity and versatility of the heavily peated Islay single malt and the profound influence the species has had of the barrel on the fresh distillate. The sixth bottling of the Cask Exploration series matured in Pomerol casks for the first time. Pomerol, an AOC area northeast of Bordeaux, is home to some of the finest and most sought-after red wines in the world, characterized by their deep color and ripe plum aromas. Pomerol wine is proud of its place of origin and takes advantage of the region's terroir. The appellation, with its warm climate, is characterized by the famous blue clay, gravel and sand that give flavor to the vines. The connection to the hometown is shared by the wine and whiskey of the Bruichladdich distillery, which was conceived, distilled, matured and bottled exclusively on Islay. In the Port Charlotte PMC:01, this composition finds expression in the fruity oak of the Pomerol barrels and the salty maritime note. Despite fundamentally different regions, a balance of oak, fruit and gentle peat smoke succeeds.

Official Tasting Note:

The one with 54.5% vol. Bottled and Peated to 40ppm Port Charlotte OMC:01 2013 was first aged in Bourbon casks for four years before being transferred to Pomerol casks for the final five years of its aging.

Aroma: Warm peat smoke and red fruits, pear, melon and a subtle maritime nuance. Delicate rose and geranium notes. Vanilla, honey, leather and toasted oak. Over time, the PMC:01 smells of cloves and ginger with a wonderful hint of marzipan.

Flavour: Malt sugar and peat smoke. Great viscosity that fills the entire mouth. The Pomerol cask brings out aromas reminiscent of blackberries, plums and aged leather - the perfect balance between wood and fruit.

Finish: Soft, maritime notes, mussels, some citrus zest and that typically elegant, demanding peat smoke that you can only find in a Port Charlotte.

Der Eintrag Port Charlotte 2013 PMC:01 “4cl Sample” – 54,5% erschien zuerst unter Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA.

Macduff 2007 Berry Bro’s German Retailers Choice – 53,2%

Jannik (Whizita Admin) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:47:12 +0000

This 2007 Macduff was chosen during a dealer's trip to London. Together with a few colleagues, we decided on a few barrels from Berry Bro's. The whiskey matured in a Pomerol cask and is limited to 297 bottles. The Macduff was bottled at a cask strength of 53.2%.

Our Tasting Notes
The malty, creamy basic character of the MacDuff is perfectly complemented by the final aging in the Pomerol red wine cask. The grain notes are joined by strong yet pleasantly sweet aromas of dark, ripe berries (blackberries, currants) and a subtle wine note.

Der Eintrag Macduff 2007 Berry Bro’s German Retailers Choice – 53,2% erschien zuerst unter Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA.

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Port Charlotte 2013 PMC:01 “4cl Sample” – 54,5%

Macduff 2007 Berry Bro’s German Retailers Choice – 53,2%