Bruichladdich Octomore 13.2 Islay single malt Scotch whisky. 5 Year Old 2016 vintage limited release of the heavily peated Islay malt whisky distilled using Concerto Scottish grown barley. Matured first fill first fill Oloroso sherry butts from Fernando de Castilla, Spain.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Highly aromatic, this dram opens with a nutty, salty smoke with milk chocolate and leathery tobacco. The Oloroso casks have shaped this whisky with a rich syrupy orange and grapefruit citrus, along with hints of clove and cinnamon with walnut and praline. As it opens further, brown sugar, raisins, dried apple, melon and ripe pears come to the fore, with gentle peat smoke beautifully interwoven.
PALATE: There is a wonderful viscosity and presence on the palate. Notes of smoked nuts and leather, warm orange marmalade on fresh scones. Dried apricot and hints of peppery spice toward the finish.
FINISH: Earthy peat smoke comes to the fore with a little time, along with the fruit and nutty aromatics of the oloroso casks. A salty tang of sea breeze creates a lively combination of flavours to finish.
