Octomore

Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Bottle Size: 3.00cl
Age: 5 Years Old
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Strength: 59.40%
Bottler: Bruichladdich
Summary: This whisky is 5 Years Old.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Bottle Size: 3cl
Age: 6 Year Old
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Strength: 61.3%
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Summary: 3cl / 61.3% / The Perfect Measure – Made using barley grown in a single field, in a single year, at Octomore farm, less than a mile from Bruichladdich, and matured entirely on Islay, and even bottled on the island, Octomore 10.3 offers a profile firmly rooted in terroir, supporting the weight of its 114ppm phenol count. Aged in ex-bourbon casks for six years, it offers aromas of earthy peat smoke, lemon drops, thyme, sea salt, vanilla and fudge, with a sharp, medicinal edge. The palate offers notes of salt, honey and lemon, develo
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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Strength: 100%
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Summary: Exposing the structural brilliance of their pure, unadulterated Octomore super heavily peated spirit, our 11.1 edition is powerful, understated and vibrant. Underpinned with a delicate balance of smoke and sweet vanilla from the ex-American oak casks, this single malt has spent just 5 years in contact with fresh first fill wood. The presence of peat on the palate is huge, and yet is incredibly balanced with clean fruit and floral notes. Distilled in 2014 from the 2013 harvest of 100% Scottish barley then filled into active ex-American oak, this high provenance, high peat single malt is a fitting embodiment of how quality ingredients demand less time to reach maturity. – Malted to 139.6 PPM – Distilled in 2014 from the 2013 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto and Propino barley – Full term maturation in first fill American whiskey casks from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill and Jack Daniels – Matured entirely on Islay for five years – Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 59.4% alc. / vol – Limited to 30,000 bottles Tasting Notes: CHARACTER ” Lithe, sleek with intense earthy peat notes, balanced by the presence malt sugar, vanilla and oak. The scents of Islay in a glass ” the ozone fragrance of the sea, bog myrtle from the moss and peat smoke in the cold night air and at the heart of it all a warmth that brings harmony to the whole. AROMA ” Initial notes of Lemon, wet peat, pencil shavings, and a salty minerality. Peach yoghurt, cinder toffee, rubbery smokey almost antiseptic notes come from the peat smoke, well balanced with the green fruit and malty notes coming through the spirit. Honey, malt sugar, dried grass, come through with time with a little hint of ginger and wood spice. TASTE ” Brown sugar sweetness hits the palate initially. The chilli heat of high strength carries the Octomore DNA across the palate, it is clean, supple in texture and has a complex combination of flavours rushing for attention. Another taste and stone fruit, apricot, that peach yoghurt come to the fore and then the cask influence appears with sweet vanilla, toasted oak, brown sugar and soft toffee. The maritime notes, the minerality and citrus all weave the Bruichladdich DNA through the flavour profile bonding the sense of place and identity in this dram. FINISH ” Malt, huge Peat notes, earthy and oily, tar and bonfires. Vanilla honey, ginger spice and syrupy sweetness. COLOUR ” Lemon.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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Strength: 100%
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Summary: Nowhere is the dualism of their Octomore super heavily peated series more pertinent than in their .1 edition. Never as expected, delicate but powerful, this is unadulterated heavy smoke balanced with our vivacious and dynamic, fruity and floral distillate. While Octomore in itself does not conform to tradition, their Head Distiller Adam Hannett is inclined to mature Octomore .1 editions solely in ex-American whiskey casks for 5 vibrant years. Octomore 12.1 is the necessary control for the rest of the series, as experiments within an experiment, but their baseline should not be underestimated. Mainland grown Scottish barley is distilled in a patient and considered trickle. The stripped back maturation profile allows a sensory conversation that highlights the cereal-rich, malty notes of this barley-forward single malt. Vanilla, citrus and fudge culminate in an enigmatic challenge to received whisky wisdom. Malted to 130.8 PPM Distilled in 2015 from the 2014 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley Full term maturation in first fill American whiskey casks Matured entirely on Islay for five years Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery Bottled at 59.9% alc./vol Tasting notes: CHARACTER ” Vibrant, punchy and lively initially and then opens up to reveal layers of complexity, instilled through slow distillation, careful maturation and cask selection. A dram that rewards those who seek to discover the mysterious, enigmatic whisky that is Octomore. AROMA ” Opens on zesty citrus freshness and earthy peat smoke. Vanilla sponge cake and barley sugars with rich malt sweetness. Coconut and chocolate, vanilla and caramel follow and as the aromas open further cinder toffee and layers of Peat smoke and honey come to the fore. TASTE ” Peppery and sweet on the palate, with a texture of warm golden syrup. Honey and peat smoke then fired oak chips and peaty apricot jam open. Anther sip brings malted barley sugars and straw, heather flower and a nutty nougat sweetness. A mineral sandy note sits on the palate and brings through a dry phenolic earthy smoke and hints of orange zest and pear drops. FINISH ” The finish brings salted caramel with floral and herbal notes. Honeysuckle, primrose and then gentle peat smoke, as ever, the note that drifts on the longest. COLOUR ” Light gold.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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Summary: Octomore 12.2 follows in the footsteps of previous Sauternes legends. The now infamous Octomore 4.2 (Comus) became one of the most acclaimed and sought- after whiskies in their distillery™s portfolio, confirming that heavy peat smoke combined with sweet dessert wine of Sauternes is an incredible pairing. This Octomore 12.2 would spend three and a half years in ex-American oak casks, building a solid foundation of fruity and floral spirit in their lochside warehouses before being recasked in to impeccable quality Sauternes casks. The pivotal role of the Sauternes casks would add 18 months of supercharged fruit. Melon, white peach, honeysuckle and coconut add a real twist and sweetness to compliment the peat smoke of this heavily phenolic malt. Malted to 129.7 PPM Distilled in 2015 from the 2014 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley MATURATION PROFILE: A 50/50 combination of 1st and 2nd fill American whiskey casks which were vatted together in 2019 and finished in first fill French sauterne wine casks Matured entirely on Islay for five aged years Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery Bottled at 57.3% alc./vol Tasting notes: CHARACTER ” The Sauternes casks brings another dimension to the vitality of Octomore. The honey-soaked fruit and dry smoke work beautifully together; that classic combination of smoke and sweet fruit delivers beautifully again. AROMA ” Beautiful notes of melon, honey and smoked almonds initially. Toasted oak and earthy smoke are held back by layers of fruit and honey. There is orange peel, peaches, ripe sweet melon, a lemon and honey combination all wrapped in a malted grain sweetness. Dried apple and pear drops come next with a wave of peat smoke and toasted oak, releasing earthy and pine resin notes. TASTE ” Lusciously soft and sweet as the fruit sweeps across the palate, lemon zest and vanilla pods come to the fore with melon and orange blossom. Another sip highlights the structure the French oak brings with caramel, baking spices and a touch of dryness carrying the smoke and the malt sweetness. Always the presence of ripe fruit drizzled in syrup speaks of the influence of the Sauternes casks. FINISH ” On the finish, a salty lemon tang arrives as the fruit and oak fade a little. That lovely earthy peat smoke moves in to dominate the finish and stamp the Octomore DNA all over this dram. COLOUR ” Amber.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Bottle Size: 50.00cl
Age: 6 Years Old
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Strength: 50.40%
Bottler: That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Summary: This whisky is 6 Years Old.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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Strength: 54.3%
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Summary: Sitting alongside its 11s series counterparts, this Ten Year Old brings a subtler, more mature dimension to the otherwise youthful exuberance of the .1, .2 and .3 spirits. While they deliberately keep the barley influence forward in the .1 and .3 editions, their .2 and Ten Year Old editions introduce cask influence at varying ends of the Octomore age spectrum. While the malt for their Octomore Ten Year Old is initially higher in PPM, the influence of those 5 extra years results in a calmer, deeper spirit. – Malted to 208 PPM – Distilled in 2009 from the 2008 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Optic barley – Matured in a combination of Virgin Oak & first and second fill ex-American whiskey casks from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniels – Matured entirely on Islay for ten aged years – Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 54.3% alc. / vol – Limited to 12,000 bottles Tasting Notes: CHARACTER ” Grown up Octomore, relaxed and refined, with age we lose some of the vitality but develop a sense of calm and deep complexity. AROMA ” Wonderful Bouquet of Peat and fruit. Nectarine and citrus fruits with hints of pineapple and mango, a depth of rich sweetness and complexity. Vanilla and oak sugar, nutty and vibrant. With age the fruit comes through so well, and the depth of flavour is wonderful, more exotic fruits and that citrus and minerality character which is the DNA of our spirit. TASTE ” Wonderful salty tang on the lips, leading into a viscous and honey like texture. Beautiful fruit notes and sweet oak make this a joy to hold on the palate, the peach, ripe pineapple and mango, dried apricot and peach notes are beautifully weighed against the smoke and oak, the extra age and combination of casks bring a level of maturity to this expression of Octomore that gives a new dimension to our understanding of this exceptional single malt FINISH ” Oak driven, coconut, tobacco, vanilla, then smoke. The time in the cask has calmed the smoke, both through the phenols lowering naturally over time and the influence of the oak becoming greater. COLOUR ” Gold.
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Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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Strength: 100%
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Summary: Comparing Octomore 11.1 and 11.3 gives one of their finest lessons in stratospheric smoke and barley terroir. While both editions are malted to a Brobdingnagian 100+PPM reading, the differences in barley character from the respective growing region is ever present. Their Octomore Islay barley is grown each year by friend and farmer James Brown, on Octomore farm itself. It is harvested, malted and distilled separately, even from their other Islay barley harvests, in order to become a single field, single vintage single malt. – Malted to 194 PPM – Distilled in 2014 from the 2013 harvest of 100% Octomore Farm grown Concerto barley – Full term maturation in first fill American whiskey casks from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniels – Matured entirely on Islay for five years – Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 61.7% alc. / vol – Limited to 18,000 bottles Tasting notes: CHARACTER ” Such a distinct expression of Octomore, so much of the flavour comes from the malted barley and the distillation. The distillation techniques allow us to slowly coax the flavours from the grain influenced so much by the location it is grown and truly express a unique flavour based on these fundamentals. AROMA ” Eight floral character on the nose, Summery and bright. The peat smoke is slow to rise initially but comes through with a light touch, clean and dry and very much in the background. Lovely light floral notes and sweet citrus, with honey and vanilla really holding everything together. TASTE ” Texturally this dram has a fantastic presence on the palate, holding the high strength perfectly. A gentle sweetness, honey and fruit syrup arrive, orange blossom, apricot jam and again the floral bouquet all gentle soft notes are holding off the phenols, a testament to the distillation techniques to allow the character of our spirit to come through with being dominated by the high level of phenols. FINISH ” Naturally the phenolic presence comes through on the finish, the floral notes fade and the dry smoke, earthy with dry grass come through. Burnt heather, toffee and malt sugar all play a part in a complex long finish. COLOUR ” Barley straw.
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