Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2

Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2, 5 YO, 57.7 %

The official product page for the Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 has this to say about the matujration profile of this whisky:

“4 years in the Oloroso (40%), Amarone 1st fill (16%) & Amarone 2nd fill (44%), followed by 1 year in Pauillac wine casks.“

Peat level given at 128.9 ppm

The Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 is still available in Norway at NOK 2109 (16439801), and from the distillery at GBP 155.

Nose: Earthy and rich wood smoke with hints of wet leaves, reminiscent of a dunnage warehouse and boxes of wet, old books.

Taste: Full-bodied with rich notes of orchard fruits, aniseed, and toffee, complemented by leather and chocolate undertones.

Finish: Medium to long, featuring more licorice sweetness alongside earthy notes of wet leaves and the ambiance of a wine cellar with a few broken bottles scattered on the floor.

Comment: Complex and evocative.

Score 88/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas