Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3
Octomore 14.3 is a stellar release from the ever-popular Islay distillery, made using malt grown just two miles from the distillery on Octomore farm. Matured in a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill wine casks, carefully chosen to capture the terroir and unique flavour of the Islay barley. Lots of soft, biscuit notes on the palate from the malted barley complemented by earthy peat smoke, creamy porridge, butterscotch, honeycomb, and a hint of vanilla.
- €235.00
Octomore 14.3 is a stellar release from the ever-popular Islay distillery, made using malt grown just two miles from the distillery on Octomore farm. Matured in a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill wine casks, carefully chosen to capture the terroir and unique flavour of the Islay barley. Lots of soft, biscuit notes on the palate from the malted barley complemented by earthy peat smoke, creamy porridge, butterscotch, honeycomb, and a hint of vanilla.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Finish | Malted barley and earthy smoke dominate, followed by lingering notes of sweet barley sugar. Caramel and vanilla add a final touch of rounded sweetness. |
| Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
| Aromas (without water) | Soft, biscuity malt is followed by peat smoke and an assortment of sweet, stoned fruits, with ripe apricots, peach and honey-drizzled pears. Candied lemon peels add a hint of citrus, balanced with butterscotch, honeycomb, chocolate and vanilla ice cream. |
| Flavour | Delicate oak notes immediately come through, followed by the presence of smouldering peat. Floral hints of gorse and honeysuckle rise above the malty Islay-grown barley, which is rich and sweet with creamy porridge and cereal notes. The structure of the French oak, together with the sweet vanilla and toffee of the American oak, combine beautifully, bringing a harmonious balance to the palate. |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 70cl |
| Maturation | 50% First-fill ex-American whisky casks. 50% Second-fill wine casks |
| Alcohol % | 61.4% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region/AOC | Islay |
| Producer | Bruichladdich |