Bruichladdich Octomore Masterclass 08.1
A stunning new release from Octomore.
Distilled in 2009 using Scottish barley from the 2008 harvest. Aged for 8 Years.
Matured exclusively in first fill American oak casks.
Tasting notes...
Aroma - Initially smoke, tar, peat ash hint of muddiness/wet peat moss. Candied orange, pepper, chocolate, macaroon, vanilla fudge and lemon meringue pie.
Taste - Liquid gold, soft and delicate texture from slow distillation. Superb fruit/smoke combination. On the lips there is soft kiss of salt spray, ozone fresh. Sweet oak gives vanilla, fudge, marzipan and walnut. Melon and citrus come through a floral breeze. Many layered there is a lot to find in this Octomore.
Finish - Dry peat smoke, iodine and oak sweetness combine. Hints of mint and bog myrtle fade with the lingering peat smoke, as ever, the last flavour to go.
From Bruichladdich Distillery.
Distillation Year: | 2009 |
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Distillery/Company | Bruichladdich |
Region | Islay |
Volume | 59.3% |
Bottle Size | 70cl |