Bruichladdich Octomore 10.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.8%           Age: 5 Years Old           Country: Scotland           PPM:107

Distilled from Scottish barley in 2013, Octomore 10.1 is the benchmark of the 10s series. Deliberately stripped back to an ex- American oak maturation, aged just 5 years old, the .1 edition exposes the structure and presence of the Octomore spirit. Combining smoke with a modest maturation, this 10.1 first and foremost demonstrates the true potential of a considered, patient distillation.

OCTOMORE 10.1

• Malted to 107PPM
• Distilled in 2013 from the 2012 Harvest from 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley
• matured entirely on Islay for five years.
• Full term maturation in 1st Fill American whiskey casks from Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniels.
• Bottled unchill-Filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 59.8% ALC. / Vol
• Limited to 42,000 bottles

Official Tasting Notes

Character: Lithe, supple, powerfully confident and a dram more than the sum of its parts. Slow trickle distillation is the hallmark of this muscular, oily spirit.

Colour: Pale golden.

Nose: Vanilla led, caramel, hints of smoke but tamed back. candied apple, gooseberry and marzipan.

Palate: Soft yet powerful and warming on the palate, peppery, barley sugar, smokey – dried earth and hints of rubber. Warm sand, sweetness of charred oak and pineapple.

Finish: Sweetness from tablet/fudge and a strong peat smoke and cold marine air combination.