Bruichladdich Distillery has recently released the 2026 Edition of its Port Charlotte 18.
As the oldest core expression of the Port Charlotte portfolio, this expression uses 100% Scottish barley and has matured exclusively on Islay. It was initially laid down in a combination of first fill bourbon (40%), second fill sherry (15%), and ex-Virgin Oak casks (15%). A portion of the sherry matured spirit was recasked into first fill red wine casks from the Rhone Valley for five years, before finishing in second fill bourbon for two years (20%). The final component matured in refill sherry and wine casks (10%), with all components married together for bottling. The result is a whisky malted to 40 PPM with a cask strength of 104.6 proof.
This 2026 Edition release follows Port Charlotte 18’s inaugural release in February 2024 and the succeeding 2025 release. Each edition so far has varied slightly in terms of cask maturation and therefore flavor.
A limited release of only 8,000 bottles, Bruichladdich Introduces Port Charlotte 18 Year Old 2026 Edition is available now for $199.
