Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.1%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £179.93
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- 5.0 rating with only 1 reviewer for Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley. At 62.1% ABV and priced at £179.93, the numbers are as bold as the 'Smokey' and 'Coal-gas' tags. A youthful 5-year-old that carries weight in statistics.
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Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is a 5-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 62.1% ABV. Expect smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
5.0 rating with only 1 reviewer for Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley. At 62.1% ABV and priced at £179.93, the numbers are as bold as the 'Smokey' and 'Coal-gas' tags. A youthful 5-year-old that carries weight in statistics.
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