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Молодой, но насыщенный и на удивление мягкий для своего возраста и крепости виски с характерными для Port Charlotte дымными, фруктовыми и солёными нотами; часть отзывов отмечает, что он выигрывает от нескольких капель воды.
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Нос в отзывах описывается по-разному: встречаются дым и торф, но также сливочные, бисквитные и солёные оттенки, цитрус, яблоко, сухофрукты, специи и травянистые ноты; отдельно отмечается, что дым здесь менее «классически» торфяной и более травянисто-ароматный, а также что аромат раскрывается со временем. Во вкусе преобладают дым, фрукты и соль: упоминаются сладость, мёд, яблоко, цитрус, тёмный шоколад, кофе, специи (белый перец, мускатный орех, гвоздика), а также солёные и морские оттенки; крепость ощущается по-разному — от «интенсивного тепла» без пряности до «хорошо скрытого» алкоголя, при этом несколько отзывов советуют добавить несколько капель воды. Финиш описывают как длинный, дымный, солёный и минеральный, с перцем, специями, фруктами и дубом; в ряде отзывов подчёркивается, что молодость дистиллята проявляется именно на финише.
Общая оценка в отзывах скорее положительная: виски называют приятным, насыщенным для 5-летнего возраста, «молодым и бескомпромиссным, но не простым», при этом отмечают, что он не слишком сложен и не похож на старые версии Port Charlotte. Несколько отзывов указывают на простоту и на то, что напиток кажется более «массовым» по сравнению с прошлыми релизами, а также на то, что он хорошо переносит воду.
собрано 10/27 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T05:44:13Z · источник evidence
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
A young lad who also tastes young in the glass. Not bad at all, but definitely not a: Wow-so-young-and-already-so-developed whisky.
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| Нос | 85 | Wow, this smells completely different from pretty much any Port Charlotte I've ever had. Blindly, I would have almost certainly guessed it was a Kilkerran Heavily Peated, specifically one of the batches with lots of caramel, because caramel was the first aroma I detected when nosing it. And immediately after that, smoke. And like with Kilkerran, the smoky note in Port Charlotte bottlings doesn't have that 'classic' Islay peat smoke characteristic you'd expect from Laphroaig, Ardbeg, or even Lagavulin; it's less peaty and phenolic, more herbal and aromatic. After some time, light dried fruits, green apple, sea salt and pepper, tree sap, and fresh grass clippings are added. |
| Вкус | 84 | 63.5% ABV sounds impressive on paper, but in the mouth, it only delivers intense warmth, with no spiciness whatsoever. Initially sweet with gummy bear and dried fruit aromas. Cold cocoa, dark chocolate, espresso beans. Grated nutmeg, black pepper, and hot paprika – the lips tingle; the high alcohol content is making itself felt in a way other than just through warmth. Green apple, pear compote with cinnamon. |
| Финиш | 84 | The cold smoky note lingers for quite a while, along with pepper and grated nutmeg, hot paprika spice, green apple, pear, and dried herbs. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Nose: Buttery, dense, and biscuity, with an initial hint of peat. Currants, lemons, and lemon sponge cake. After a moment, more sweet, fruity smoke emerges, hinting at the influence of sherry casks. Marzipan, tart cherries. It develops beautifully with time. Mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, and currants, with a hint of roasted fruit smoke in the background. Palate: Surprisingly well-hidden alcohol. And I should point out that I'm writing this review as the temperature approaches 30 degrees Celsius. White pepper, lemon, ginger, cloves, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, citrus sorbet, lime, ladyfingers, butter cookies, and tiramisu. Finish: This is where the distillate's youthfulness truly comes through. The finish is long, but not overly complex. Chocolate, coffee, cherries in syrup, a touch of clove and cinnamon. A sense of minerality lingers on the tongue for a long time. A very pleasant whisky. Intensely peaty, sweet, fruity, refreshing and mineral. Young and uncompromising, but definitely not simple. A beautiful thing.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 87 | Peat, dust, damp carpet, pepper, honey-soaked lemon peel, a touch of floral scent. |
| Вкус | 87 | Mung bean paste, peat, smoked, with a touch of citrus, but the alcohol content is a bit too strong. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium, ash, coke, light peat and smoke |
It's quite impressive that a 5-year-old barrel can achieve this level of richness.
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| Нос | 86 | The flavors of pepper, cream, salted cheese, sea salt, and date skins, after resting for a while, will reduce the alcohol content and enhance the citrus and salted cheese notes, along with hints of grape skins and orange blossom. |
| Вкус | 88 | Very sweet nectar, watermelon juice, salty cheese, old-fashioned yogurt, peat, tar, burning plastic products, seawater in an ashtray. |
| Финиш | 87 | Toffee, sweet cream, pepper, greased old leather, sea salt, and off-white mineral powder |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Salted fish, brine and alcohol forward. You know that it is young from the nose. Salty, the white pepper taste last very long. Peat is there of course and more on the earthy side. The finish is long with the white pepper and alcohol burn.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Delicious and surprisingly smooth for such a young cask-strength whisky. It’s hard to compare it to the Port Charlottes of old - even as a “reimagining” of the first PC5, this whisky isn’t anything like it. It is, however, unmistakably Port Charlotte, with its signature fruit, peat, and saltiness all present. I think it comes closest to the latest batches of PC10 with some heavy apple (almost like some apple brandy casks were used) influences. It’s not too complex, but has a nice kick. Perhaps don’t spend a fortune on it, but if you like Port Charlotte, you really don’t want to miss out!
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| Нос | 87 | After a warm welcome of peat the sweetness follows. Lemon, apple, and a touch of vanilla come through. Some herbal notes linger at the very end - with some barn/haystack at the very back of it. |
| Вкус | 90 | Peaty, fruity and slightly salty - like you want your Port Charlotte to be. It starts with creamy honey that rapidly develops into a sour apple explosion, while the smoke accompanies these flavors without fully overpowering them. Not too hot, haven't been tempted to add water yet. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long and dry. Hints of oak and apple slowly fade, while smoke and savoury maritime notes linger for several minutes. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Solid and good PC Can tolerate water well.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
It needs a few drops of water.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Overall, this can be considered a simple peaty whisky.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
I'm not familiar with the original PC 5, but I imagine the distillate has changed significantly since then. This one seems a bit over-processed, more suited to mass production. The old sherry casks from the early post-hiatus years were truly in a class of their own. This one honestly doesn't compare.
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| Нос | 87 | A delicate sweetness at the start, plenty of salt, quite "clean" for a PC (presumably referring to a specific wine), not herbaceous or peaty. The sherry contributes a light fruity sweetness. |
| Вкус | 84 | Pleasantly sweet and fruity, with a light strawberry bubblegum flavor, salt, and then plenty of smoke. The sherry casks balance the youthful vibrancy somewhat, without being directly noticeable as such. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium-long, salty, the fruitiness fades slowly. |