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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.4 5 Year Old Whisky With Tube 59.2%
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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.4 5 Year Old Whisky With Tube 59.2%
In a distillery first, the Octomore spirit for the 14.4 has matured exclusively in Colombian Virgin Oak casks. A further innovation for the experimental series, the rare Colombian Oak cask structure is similar to that of French Oak, with the tight grain releasing a significant amount of sweet vanilla and caramel flavour. A variety of Colombian Virgin Oak casks at various toast levels were filled to create the final 14.4 spirit, taking a deep dive into this nuanced and complex aspect of whisky making. Ranging from light and medium toasting to intensely high charring, the mix of casks was then carefully brought together, showcasing the depth of colour and flavour from the varying oak preparation on the spirit. Complete With Tube
| Country | Scotland | Age | 5 Years Old |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | Islay | Cask No. | |
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Size | 70cl |
| Cask Description | Colombian Virgin Oak casks | ABV | 59.2% |
| Year Distilled | 2017 | Shipping Weight | 2 Kg |
| Year Bottled | 2023 | Description | Limited Edition Distillery Release |
The Bruichladdich distillery was constructed on the isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland in 1881 by Barnett Harvey. Then in 1886 Bruichladdich Distillery Company Ltd was founded. The site lies to the south west of the island and is one of nine working distilleries there. There have been numerous owners over the years and a time of consistency when Invergordon Distillers took over in 1968. In 1993 Whyte & Mackay bought Invergordon Distillers and the distillery was mothballed in 1995. Bruichladdich was then sold to Murray McDavid in 2000. Since 2001 when production started again the philosophy was to push the boundaries of the norm for whisky making. The distillery has become renowned for its innovation and willingness to experiment. There are three main lines produced, unpeated Bruichladdich, heavily peated Port Charlotte and ultra heavily peated Octomore. Not forgetting the botanist gin also distilled on site. The distillery has been very busy over the past twenty years producing new releases, batches and vintages of these great diverse whiskies.
Bruichladdich Octomore 14.4 5 Year Old Whisky With Tube 59.2%
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Apricot
Nose - Dry earthy peat smoke and charred oak immediately come through on the nose, followed by tropical fruit and sweet toasted oak. There are hints of iodine amongst the smoke, bringing a robust mix of peat and barbeque sweetness. Vibrant tropical fruit notes and aromatic spices of the Colombian Virgin Oak mingle with the barbeque smoke, together with sweet peach, mango, passion fruit and pear drops. The oak brings light vanilla and coconut, adding to the soft texture of the spirit with a warm custard note.
Taste - On the palate, the whisky is warming and soft. The smoky note is initially that of charred oak and peat smoke, beautifully balanced with notes of apple and pear before wood spices and aromatic black pepper come to the fore. The resinous oak showcases the fruity character of the spirit. A drop of water intensifies the spices and earthy smoke and releases the malty character at the heart of the dram, with sweet malt and popcorn notes.
Finish - The rare Colombian Virgin Oak brings a new dimension to this expression of Octomore. The intense spice and aromatic qualities highlight the fruity character of the spirit while still allowing Octomore’s signature peat smoke to be at the heart of the dram. The combination of toasting and charring levels releases so much from the wood and allows us to experience the full range of flavour from this unique variety of oak.
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