Octomore 7.2 (Bruichladdich), 5-year old, 58.5%. Islay, Scotland.
208 ppm. Marriage of first-fill ex-bourbon and French Syrah red wine casks. Non-chill filtered, natural colour.
Colour: Deep gold.
Nose: Soft and refined for a young Octomore, but there’s plenty going on. Fresh, herbal and meaty with hints of Bruichladdich’s trademark sweet & sour lactic notes. Wood smoked pork with lots of sea salt, licorice, dried herbs (sage?), golden barley, dried red berries, and a few blueberries. Sweet buttery pastry, creamy vanilla and salty smoked bacon with time.
Texture: Absolutely beautiful. Medium weight, silky and voluptuous. No heat either, despite being just 5 years old. The magic of Octomore!
Taste: Soft, fruity and sweet entry, then building spicy & ashy smoke, more hints of ‘laddie lactic notes, like a sweet & sour berry yoghurt. Wood spices, licorice and a little burning herbs. Chewy dark milky toffees, more red berries and vanilla, and hints of iodine.
Finish: Long length
Bruichladdich Octomore 7.2 Scotch Whisky 700mL @ 58.5% abv
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ABV | Over 50% |
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Region | Scotland |
size | 700ML |
Sub-styles | Single Malt Whisky |
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