Bruichladdich Octomore 6.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 64%           Age: 5 Years Old           Country: Scotland           PPM:258

The peat count on this one is through the roof, 258 phenol parts per million that’s huge when placed next to an Ardbeg at 60 phenol parts per million. This was the first Octomore to be made using only barley from the Island of Islay. It is spectacular, it is peaty and it is now extremely rare. Only one bottle now available, no procrastination now!

Official Tasting Notes

Colour: Autumn sunshine/ Citrine.

Nose: It opens on the call of the sea, waves thundering onto the west coast the wind sending a mist onto the moorland tempting the wild plants to release their unique aromas, notes of myrtle, meadowsweet, mint and heather flower, wild thyme and red clover. They in turn dance in perfect harmony with the strong, uplifting peatiness of the Islay grown barley, it’s exhilarating. It’s seriously dramatic and that’s only the beginning.

Palate: When the heat of the peat fires cool there is a spontaneous detonation of soft red grapes/cherries, Russian toffee, bitter chocolate, maple syrup and mellow oak. It’s a taste like no other, this is whisky cut loose, unhindered, unchanged, its sorcery.

Finish: It is long & strong. Warming the soul & lifting the heart, bringing back memories of the early years when men’s sweat instilled a unique character to the spirit. Today that DNA continues; join us as we look to the past while we journey into the future. After years of chasing and years of searching I have found the rainbow’s end.