Detailed Description
Released as part of the Octomore Eights series, this Islay single malt was aged for five years. It was distilled in 2011 from 100% Islay barley with a peated level of 309ppm (parts per million). This marks the most heavily peated Octomore to date (Aug 2017). 56% of the single malt was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels. The remainder aged in European oak which held ex-Paulliac, Ventoux, Rhône, and Burgundy wine. Bottled at 61.2% ABV. 18,000 bottles were produced.
Octomore Masterclass_08.3 5 Year Old Islay Barley Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Chocolate covered fruits, white pepper, and dried violets.
Palate: The palate is quite smokey but there are tiny complexities behind it like clotted cream, dried chiles, iconic Octomore barley, and chocolate candy.
Finish: The smoke and dry spices seem to bore into your mouth and set up residences.
Distillery Information
The Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 near Port Askaig on Islay. The village of Bunnahabhain was founded to house its workers. Since 2014 the distillery has been owned by Distell and is one of nine active distilleries on the island.
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