Mythical Beasts Port Charlotte 14 Year Old Whisky

Key Facts About This Whisky

Range: Mythical Beasts

Distillery: Port Charlotte

Age: 14 Years Old

Region: Islay

Cask Type: Single bourbon barrel

Cask Ref: 3741

Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength at 57.8%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

Awards: IWSC Silver Medal, 2023

Port Charlotte 14 Year Old Tasting Notes

Without water

Colour: Light tawny golden tones.

Nose: A delightfully complex nose featuring freshly cut hay vegetal with a delicate hint of soft peat and a finale of citrus burst.

Palate: Immediate sweetness of honey and lavender with a light white chocolate tone. Gives way to gently smoked peat, followed by crushed black pepper.

Finish: An elegant fruity finish, with a distinctive peppery close.

With water

Colour: Light, straw-like, golden hues.

Nose: Freshly cut grass with peat and a hint of sour creaminess.

Palate: The immediate sweetness of light honey is balanced with light peat accents and a gentle peppery punctuation.

Finish: An elegant and complex finish - memories of dark honey are complemented by a peppery end.

Tasting notes by Lisa McWilliam, Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge and Drinks Consultant.

About this Port Charlotte

This is an elaborate and complex whisky with an interesting journey from nose to palate. Try it with some fresh summer berries or a creamy La Tur cheese.

About Spiritfilled's Mythical Beast

The Qilin is a legendary creature whose story brings together the traditions of Scotland and the ancient folklore of Asia. In eastern mythology it is described as a noble, horse-like being, crowned with a single horn and surrounded by sacred fire, a form that naturally recalls the Unicorn, long recognised as the national symbol of Scotland. Through this shared imagery, the Qilin represents a meeting of cultures, joining Scottish heritage with eastern legend, and embodying ideals of wisdom, justice, and truth.

According to tradition, the appearance of the Qilin is a sign of harmony and good fortune, and those who encounter it are said to be blessed with prosperity. Full of depth, character, and echoes of the past, the Qilin carries the atmosphere of ancient myth into the modern world, much like the spirit captured in every carefully matured cask.