Octomore 14.2 from Bruichladdich distillery, distilled in 2017 from 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley harvested in 2016. Malted to 128.9 PPM and matured entirely on Islay, firstly for 4 years in a combination of Oloroso and Amarone casks then finished for a further year in Pauillac wine casks. Bottled at the Bruichladdich distillery, natural colour, non chill filtered and at 57.7% vol.
For a limited time only, this Octomore 14.2 is being sold as a bundle and includes a Bruichladdich branded glass and a 3cl sample of Octomore 14.3.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Leather, prunes, red currants and malted barley come to the fore, followed by toasted oak and hints of cinnamon, green apple and black pepper. Waves of smoke and distinct red fruits follow, complemented with cereal notes of malt and porridge. The peat smoke is dry and brooding, with a hint of burnt heather and subtle pipe tobacco from the oak.
Palate
The influence of the European oak is unmissable, with a touch of dryness balanced with the vibrancy of wood spices, smoked oak and roasted coffee. Barbeque sweetness and a crack of black pepper is complemented with rich fruit cake and dried fruits. A drop of water opens the smoke and fruity sweetness from the wine casks, bringing a beautiful balance as notes of apple and pear grow with the dram.
Finish
Smoked malt, smouldering oak and sea salt settle on the finish as Octomore’s signature earthy smoke lingers.