Description
Pure gold color. 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. On the palate, delicate oak notes immediately come through, followed by the presence of smoldering 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. On the 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.
Whisky Advocate
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The third of three offerings from this year’s Octomore edition, drilling down on Islay terroir with a mashbill of 100% Islay-grown barley. At 214.2 ppm, it’s the peatiest of the three, but in keeping with Octomore’s style, it’s gentle. A lightly tropical nose of pineapple and citrus, with vanilla, gingerbread cookies, Christmas cake, and baking spice. A smooth palate offers more vanilla, spice, and sweet lemon. A very long finish closes the deal. Sumptuous and powerful.
David Fleming
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