Bruichladdich Octomore 13.3 Islay Barley 750ML

Bruichladdich Octomore 13.3 American & European Oak 100% Islay Barley 750ML

• Distilled in 2016 from the 2015 harvest of 100% Octomore Farm, Islay grown, Concerto barley

• Malted to 129.3 PPM

• Bottled at 61.1% alc./vol

• Bottled un-chill filtered and coloring free at Bruichladdich Distillery

Nose: Aromas of malt sugar and gentle peat smoke lead you into the dram. Layers of fresh green fruit come next followed by rose, geranium, apricot, and eucalyptus. Marzipan, ginger nut biscuits, and honeyed melon. The malty fruity character really comes to the fore with a little time and a drop of water will bring out the peat smoke beautifully. Palate: A soft and delicate nature on the palate, sweet honey and brown sugar, that gentle peat smoke just a whisper. The second sip brings lemon rind and seashells, a delicate marine hint along with malty biscuit notes and marzipan and coconut. The peat smoke has hints of boot polish and ash but is gentle enough to allow the subtle floral malty notes to shine.

Finish: The marine character develops and the smoke increases on the palate, honey and lemon with warm sand and marzipan. Final fruity traces of peach and stewed pears bring a little sweetness to the finish.