OCTOMORE Edition 13.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 61.1%

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery, Islay

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 5 Year Old

ABV: 61.1%

Maturation: Matured in a combination of first fill ex-American whiskey and second fill ex-European oak casks

Size: 70cl

Limited Edition Release 2022

Super Heavily Peated (129.3 ppm)

Barley variety is Concerto and barley origin is Lorgba Field and Irene's Field, Octomore Farm on Islay.

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: Aromas of malt sugar and gentle peat smoke lead you into the dram. Layers of fresh green fruit come next followed by rose, geranium, apricot, and eucalyptus. Marzipan, ginger nut biscuits, and honeyed melon can also come through, with the malty fruity character coming to the fore with a little time. Adding a drop of water will bring out the peat smoke beautifully.

Palate: A soft and delicate on the palate, sweet honey and brown sugar give way to a whisper of peat smoke. The second sip brings lemon rind and seashells, a delicate marine hint along with malty biscuit notes and marzipan and coconut. The peat smoke has hints of boot polish and ash but is gentle enough to allow the subtle floral malty notes to shine.

Finish: The marine character develops and the smoke increases on the palate, honey and lemon with warm sand and marzipan. Final fruity traces of peach and stewed pears bring a little sweetness to the finish.

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