Octomore 5 Year Old / Edition 01.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Octomore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas, Oily
- Description
- Bruichladdich's Octomore Edition 01.1 stands as an early statement of intent in the modern peat extremes category, aged five years in bourbon barrels at a then-startling 131ppm of phenolic intensity. The bourbon cask aging tempers the smoke with vanilla and caramel notes, creating a more approachable gateway to heavily peated Islay whisky than later releases in the series. Viscous and coating on the palate, with a long smoky finish balanced by subtle sweetness. A landmark whisky for peated spirit enthusiasts charting the progression of extreme peat in Scotch whisky.
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Octomore 5 Year Old / Edition 01.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Octomore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, coal-gas, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's Octomore Edition 01.1 stands as an early statement of intent in the modern peat extremes category, aged five years in bourbon barrels at a then-startling 131ppm of phenolic intensity. The bourbon cask aging tempers the smoke with vanilla and caramel notes, creating a more approachable gateway to heavily peated Islay whisky than later releases in the series. Viscous and coating on the palate, with a long smoky finish balanced by subtle sweetness. A landmark whisky for peated spirit enthusiasts charting the progression of extreme peat in Scotch whisky.
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