Bruichladdich Distillery

Octomore 16.3

ABV: 61.6% 70 cL

This single malt from Bruichladdich Distillery in the Islay region was created using 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley. It was aged for 5 years in Bourbon, Sauternes and Pedro Ximénez casks, malted to 189.5 PPM and bottled at 61.6% ABV. This single malt explores the influence of barley grown in Church Field on Octomore Farm. A symphony of honeyed malt toasted grain and distinctive earthiness meet delicate threads of smoke and salinity.

Nose

Blooming heather and distant bonfire smoke. Soft notes of barley sugar and freshly baked bread are brightened with hints of lemon zest and green apple peel, underpinned by delicate florals. Peat smoke is present but restrained.

Palate

A symphony of honeyed malt, toasted grain and a distinctive earthiness greet the palate. Orchard fruits, citrus and a touch of vanilla sweetness follow, whilst delicate threads of smoke and salinity weave through the malt, providing a gentle counterpoint to heather and coconutty gorse.

Finish

A medium-length finish of sweet barley, accompanied by subtle floral notes, which give way to the gentle smokiness of a beach bonfire. Citrus and a touch of minerality linger on.

£195.00

Tax included.

Pickup available at 472 Union Street
Octomore 16.3

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  • 472 Union Street

    Pickup available,usually ready in 2 hours

    Union Street
    472
    Aberdeen AB10 1TS
    United Kingdom

    +441224647433
Octomore 16.3 Bruichladdich

PRODUCT INFO

Region Islay
Distillery Bruichladdich
Cask type Bourbon, Sauternes and Pedro Ximénez casks
Whisky type Single Malt

The Bruichladdich name comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'Bruthach a' Chladaich', which means brae by the shore. The distillery was founded in 1881 by the Harvey Brothers. The distillery changed hands many times until 1994 when it was shut down as 'surplus to requirements’. It remained mothballed until December 2000, when it was purchased by private investors. It took nearly six months to resume the distillation, as Bruichladdich had never seen any modernisation efforts from the previous owners. In 2012, it was taken over by Remy Cointreau. Today, Bruichladdich produces three different styles of whisky: their classic unpeated under the name Bruichladdich, heavily seated port Charlotte and the world’s most peaty malt - Octomore.

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