Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel and vibrant citrus open on the nose, delicately wrapped in Octomore’s dry, earthy peat smoke. Spicy aniseed, vanilla and smooth custard follow, with a tropical fruit, geranium and a hint of ginger complementing the sweet malt.
Palate: Immediate heat on the palate is balanced with sweet dry malt and earthy smoke. A refreshing medley of mango, banana and apricot jam cuts through the heady peat, beautifully rounded with vanilla custard and toffee. A drop of water allows the smoke to open and brings subtle marine notes and warm sand.
Finish: Peat smoke, vanilla and sweet charred oak settle on the finish, with a fresh marine crispness.
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1 – 5 Year Old 700ml 59.1%
$270.00
Phenol Level – 108.2 parts per million (PPM)
Details
700ml: 59.1%alc
Age: 5 years
Region: Islay
Barley Type: 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley
Cask type: First fill bourbon/Re-charred ex Bourbon
Bottler: Bruichladdich Distillery
Distillation date: 2018 from the 2017 harvest
Release Date: November 2024 (AU)
Description
This beauty is peated to 108.2 PPM and distilled from 100% Scottish barley, in a combination of bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks for 5 quiet years. The backbone of each Octomore series, the 15.1 is the necessary comparison from which the other expressions oscillate.
Showcasing the weighty influence of high intensity peat smoke, mindfully extracting as much character from the wood as possible. The result is a raw and uncompromising single malt whisky which demonstrates Octomore’s refined strength of character, balancing lush vanilla custard and sweet charred oak with profound peat smoke.
Head distiller Adam Hannett comments:
“The first expression in our 15th annual series, this is an Octomore that is distinctive with its sleek, elegant style and extraordinary strength of character. Earthy peat smoke is beautifully balanced with sweet, charred oak, resulting in an unforgettable dram”.
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