Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (ABV 61%)

Introduction

This Single Malt is the 15th annual release of the Octomore series. Matured for 5 years in first fill bourbon casks and first fill Oloroso hogsheads from Fernando de Castilla, Jerez, Spain.

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 Octomores 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 smokeforcing you to come back for more.