| Brand | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Scotland |
| Spirits Type | Scotch |
| Spirits Style | |
| ABV | 61.4% |
Product details
Octomore 14.3: Born from Islay's very heart, a journey of just two miles from farm to Bruichladdich Distillery. Here, barley finds its destiny in a marriage of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and the gentle embrace of second-fill wine casks. Oak harmonizes with grain, allowing the Islay terroir to shine through. Delight in the unmistakable scent of hot, sweet mash, with whispers of malted barley, butterscotch, honeycomb, and the smoldering essence of peat. A symphony of Islay's soul, captured in every drop.
TASTING NOTES
CHARACTER - Octomore 14.3 demonstrates the extraordinary pursuit of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable local harvests from its island home.
COLOUR - Pure Gold
NOSE - Transporting you to the Bruichladdich Distillery courtyard, the aromas of hot, sweet mash are unmistakable on the nose. This soft, biscuity malt is followed by peat smoke and an assortment of sweet, stoned fruits, with ripe apricots, peach and honey-drizzled pears. Candied lemon peels add a hint of citrus, balanced with butterscotch, honeycomb, chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
PALATE - Delicate oak notes immediately come through, followed by the presence of smouldering peat. Floral hints of gorse and honeysuckle rise above the malty Islay-grown barley, which is rich and sweet with creamy porridge and cereal notes. The structure of the French oak, together with the sweet vanilla and toffee of the American oak, combine beautifully, bringing a harmonious balance to the palate.
FINISH - Malted barley and earthy smoke dominate, followed by lingering notes of sweet barley sugar. Caramel and vanilla add a final touch of rounded sweetness.
