This is one of the Octomore offerings from Bruichladdich. It was Malted to 107 ppm, distilled in 2013 from 100% Scottish Grown Barley. It was matured for 5 years on Islay and aged entirely in 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon barrels. It was bottled Non Chill Filtered and no color added. Let’s see how this release holds up.
ABV: 59.8%
Nose: Sweet peat, slight smoke, strong vanilla, malty. Slight lactic.
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Warm. Slight sour, campfire smoke, sweet peat. Lactic, vanilla frosting, toffee. Orange Citrus.
Finish: Medium length, citrus, malty. Warm and sweet peat, slight smoke. Lactic. Toffee.
Rating: 7/10
This all works together pretty well. Its funny how Octo prides its self on being peat bombs, but even with the peat its not very present even at 5 years. Pretty tasty, If a bit on the pricey side.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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