Octomore 15.3

Name: Octomore 15.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bruichladdich Distillery 70cl
SKU: OCTOMORE153

Islay Single Malt Scotch WhiskyBruichladdich Distillery Bottling(70CL / 61.3% ABV)

£189.00

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Octomore 15.3 combines intense peating levels with a diverse harvest from a single origin—Islay's Octomore farm, situated just two miles from the distillery.

At an impressive 307.2 PPM, 15.3 is a bold, complex whisky brimming with character. Its powerful smoke is expertly balanced by the ripe fruit notes, a result of careful distillation that highlights both its distinctive flavour and deep sense of provenance. Infused with a touch of salty sea spray, the Islay-grown barley lends a malty sweetness that evokes the very essence of its island home.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Smouldering cinder toffee, rich malted barley sugar, and golden honey harmonize with a burst of fresh citrus.

Palate

Luxuriously smooth and rounded, featuring notes of butterscotch, creamy vanilla, and gently toasted oak, all carried by subtle waves of dry smoke.

Finish

Burnt sugar and coconut mingle with a delicate touch of sea spray, leaving behind a lingering trail of earthy peat smoke.

Body

Rich

Richness

Intense

Smoke

Intense

Sweetness

Balanced

A Word About Octomore

Here we have one of the most heavily peated whisky brands in the world. With phenol levels as high as 309ppm in some expressions, Octomore is known for its exceptionally smokey and intense character.

Octomore is produced by the Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay. It was launched in 2002 by master distiller, Jim McEwan, in contrast to the classically soft and unpeated single malts that the distillery is famed for. It takes its name from a farm in the nearby village.

This is undoubtedly a peat monster, but it also has a more nuanced profile. As well as big smokey and medicinal notes, there are hints of fruit, vanilla and spice. Ex-bourbon or American oak barrels are almost always used for maturation, with some bottles then being finished in the likes of Sauternes, European oak and Limousine casks. The majority of bottlings are around five years old, as this is thought to be the best age for phenols.

You can try this bold Islay whisky right here at House of Malt.

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