Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 59.6% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Octomore 14.1 - 5 y.o. - Release 2023
Features: The Octomore series from Bruichladdich represents intensely peated single malts from Islay. This Release 2023 presents itself as a 5-year-aged whisky that has matured in fresh bourbon casks and promises an expressive and powerful tasting experience with a high alcohol content of 59.6%. The original bottling is neither chill-filtered nor colored, preserving the natural characteristics of the whisky.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Smoky peat notes, accompanied by a spicy fruitiness and a light vanilla sweetness from the bourbon casks.
Palate: Strong and full-bodied with intense peat smokiness, notes of ripe apples and spices, as well as a pleasant creaminess.
Finish: Long and warming with a lasting smoky trail and fine wood undertones.
Distillery/Bottler: Bruichladdich is a traditional distillery on the Scottish island of Islay, known for its artisanal production and innovative approach to whisky. With the Octomore series, they focus on particularly heavily peated single malt that is both powerful and complex, impressively reflecting the diversity of the Islay region.