Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3 Islay Single Malt Whisky -700ml

Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3 Islay Single Malt Whiskey

Brady-Ottomore 12.3 Edition 5-Year-Old Original Whiskey

Origin:Scotland

Capacity:700ml

Alcohol concentration: 62.1%, PPM-118.1

Octomore 12.3 is a single vintage, single field, single malt whisky. This Islay grown barley was grown in the church fields of Octomore Farm by friend and farmer James Brown and trickle distilled in our tall narrow neck stills,

Just two miles from where it was planted. This terroir-driven spirit takes two separate journeys before being combined. 75% is housed in ex-American whiskey casks, while the remaining 25% is aged for five years in genuine Pedro Ximenez Solera casks in Bodega, Jerez and Fernando de Castilla.

This Islay barley spirit has been breathing slowly and delicately for five years, its salty, citrusy maritime notes originating from where the barley is grown and from our warehouses close to the sea. The Pedro Ximenez barrels reveal sweet dried fruit aromas that accentuate the rich dry peat smoke of the Octomore.

Features – PX barrels deliver a luxurious dried fruit style that’s sweet and rich. This is complemented by rich phenolics and light marine notes.

Nose – Light sherry notes of figs, raisins and dates with charcoal, boot polish smokiness sets the tone for this wine. The spirit has a light, refreshing citrusy honey note, with rich floral notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom bursting out of the glass, followed by dark toffee, milk chocolate and vanilla from the oak adding depth to the aroma. As the whiskey continues to be uncorked, smoked grains, seaweed, linseed oil and tobacco follow.

Taste – Peppery nasturtium, dark chocolate, peat smoke and sherry fruit hit you right from the start. Peat smoke and dried fruit dominate, followed by barley sugar and charred oak, releasing rich toffee and tobacco notes. Sweet pastries and toasted cereals, then more sooty peat smoke.

Finish – charcoal, soot and dried figs. Salty lemon and bitter chocolate.