Bruichladdich Distillery

Octomore 14.1

ABV: 59.6% 70 cL

This five years old single malt from the Bruichladdich distillery was distilled from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley peated to an astonishing 128.9 PPM. Aged for five years in first-fill American bourbon casks, this malt has a powerful, yet balanced character with butterscotch and vanilla notes complementing the peat smoke. 

 

 

Nose

Smoked vanilla, sweet caramel, and toffee notes open on the nose, with sooty smoke balanced with delicate coconut and flaked almonds. There is an unmistakable earthy smokiness and a hint of citrus, with lemon meringue pie cutting through rich barbeque pork.

Palate

Bright citrus, smoke and a distinct minerality come through on the palate, followed by charred oak and beach bonfire embers. Toffee and creamy vanilla are balanced with the earthy smoke, with bright notes of pear, gooseberry fool and green apple simultaneously adding brightness and depth. Roasted coffee, hints of clove and nutmeg begin to come to the fore, with a gentle hint of heather honey.

Finish

Butterscotch and vanilla are balanced with Octomore’s signature earthy peat smoke and a hint of salt spray, with burnt heather and gorse flowers settling on the finish.

£140.00

Tax included.

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  • REGION: Islay
  • DISTILLERY: Bruichladdich
  • WHISKY TYPE: Single Malt
  • CASK TYPE: ex-American Whiskey Casks