Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012 (750ml) Russian River Valley sweet tannin (there's no astringency

sweet tannin (there's no astringency or coarseness)

extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin

it turned a bit rainy in mid-September through early October

a voluptuous texture

Wine Enthusiast - 90 points

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012 (750ml) Russian River Valley sweet tannin (there's no astringencyStart with malt sourced 100% from Islay, peat it, have Bruichladdich distill it, age in ex Bourbon and ex Wine casks for 6 years on Islay and you get this: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2012. A celebration of Islay, its the kind of whisky you want to get lost in because its just good. EYE Honey NOSE Pear heavy orchard fruit, honey, smoke, graham, vanilla and fruit taffy with touches of floral, cocoa and herbal notes. PALATE Peat smoke, herbal, dry