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Producer | Bruichladdich |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Islay |
Style | Single Malt Scotch |
Sku | 210000025135 |
Size | 750ml |
At 307.2 PPM, Octomore 15.3 is their second most heavily peated release to date. Using 100% Islay barley, matured in bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso hogsheads. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation.
15.3 is complex, robust, and bursting with character. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation, showcasing both incomparable flavor and provenance. Kissed by salty sea spray, the homegrown Islay barley imparts not only malty sweetness but also evokes a true sense of place.
Nose: Smoked cinder toffee, rich malted Islay barley sugar, and honey come to the fore, balanced with fresh citrus. Dried fruit and crushed seashells mingle with Octomore’s heady peat smoke, with cloves, toasted nuts and a hint of coconut adding depth and complexity. Butterscotch, brown sugar, and warm bread pave the way for the cereal-forward single malt whisky.
Palate: High Strength yet exceptionally soft in texture, Octomore 15.3 is unmistakably rounded and viscous. Butterscotch and creamy vanilla enhance its smooth character, punctuated with dried fruit and sweet orange zest. Toasted oak and locally grown barley sugar are underpinned with waves of dry smoke.
Finish: Burnt sugar, coconut, and delicate sea spray linger on the finish, with the lasting impression of earthy peat smoke forcing you to come back for more.