Octomore 04.1 5 Year Old
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.5%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, New Wood, Medicinal, Coal-gas, Oily
- Description
- At 62.5% ABV and aged just 5 years, this Octomore carries a hefty £399 price tag. People tag it as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', which might demand a leap of faith at this price point.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Octomore 04.1 5 Year Old is a 5-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 62.5% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, new wood, medicinal, coal-gas. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 62.5% ABV and aged just 5 years, this Octomore carries a hefty £399 price tag. People tag it as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', which might demand a leap of faith at this price point.
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