Octomore 10.4 Super-Heavily Peated, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

Description

Octomore has challenged convention since its conception in 2008. While many preconceived ideas have been overturned, perhaps the most provocative stigma to be shattered is that which surrounds age. Does older necessarily mean better? Distilled in 2016 from the 2015 harvest, this Octomore at three years old is the youngest ever released but perhaps the most impressive. Standing alone in any heavyweight line-up, the depth, balance and composure of its component parts are astounding. Twenty-eight casks cut from Limousin oak have been subjected to a high toast before making their way to Warehouse 12 for filling. These Virgin oak casks often have a high tannin impact which can be bitter and overpowering, but a high toast has lessened the tannic impact, giving way to a dry fruit character that is impeccably well-rounded. As of 2020, Bruichladdich Distillery is proud to be the first whisky and gin distilling company in Europe to become a certified B Corporation, which means meeting the stringent standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.