Whiskey Scotch Islay 5 Year 59.3% ABV
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Bruichladdich's Octomore series, known for its intensely peated single malt (80+ ppm), releases its 16th annual edition in September 2025, with three expressions available, followed by a distillery-exclusive bottling in November 2025. The 16.1 expression is crafted from 100% Scottish concerto barley, peated to 101.4 ppm. It matured for 5 years in first-fill bourbon casks and is bottled without chill-filtration at approximately cask strength, 59.3% ABV. It became available starting September 2, 2025. (SRP $204.99)
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Pale in appearance, yet powerfully flavored. Notes of oak, apple/pear, honey, pepper, spice, and vanilla/butterscotch. The smoke was so intense it felt like smoking a cigar. Truly amazing. With a bit more complexity, it would be a perfect score. Ardbeg Uigeadail surpasses this for that reason and costs half as much. Nevertheless, this was fantastic and a true pleasure to experience.
Complex with smoky, salty notes, yet also sweet, woody, medicinal, and a lengthy finish. Perhaps some chocolate, burnt sugar, and earthy tones. Possibly burnt honey. The finest scotch I've ever had.
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