Octomore 7.1 5 Year Old

Description

Brand: Bruichladdich
Category: Whisky
Type: Single Malt
Region: Scotland – Islay
Strength: 59.5% alc/vol

The peatiest malts available worldwide, Octomore has developed a cult following. For the 7.1 barley harvested in mainland Scotland was peated to 208ppm, the spirit rested for 5 years in American oak, then bottled at 59.5%
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Tasting notes:
Nose: Sea spray and caramel, lemon balm and pipe tobacco. Peat smoke, vanilla, mint, toffee and peach.
Palate: Smooth, sweet and then smoke, satin soft and warming. Vanilla, honey and citrus meet with leather, smoked mussels and creme brulee.

Finish: The sweetness fades, leaving salt and gentle peat smoke.