Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Year Old Single Malt

Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Year Old Single Malt - 750ml Barley Provence: 100% Scottish grown Optic barley Malting: Super Heavily Peated Age: 10 Aged Years Maturation Profile: Five years in first fill American oak casks, then five years in Spanish Ribera del Duero wine casks Nose: Seville oranges and roasted hazelnuts initally come through, while gentle peat smoke wisps around toasted oak. Tart lemon and pear drops bring another dimension to the sweetness. There is a nutty, malty base and as this wonderful dram opens further, vanilla from bourbon-soaked oak rises and takes on the dominance of earthy peat smoke. Palate: The texture is muscular and lean with a warming heat, complemented by the depth of the oak and the brooding smoke. Golden syrup, lemon drizzle, heather honey and black cherries give some succulence alongside the toasted French oak spices and tannins. Roasted coffee and salted caramel bring a sweet and savoury edge. A consistent fruity cherry and blackcurrant top note runs through the dram, beautifully counterbalancing the oak and smoke dominance. Finish: A dark finish with deep smoky notes of boot polish and charred heather. The oak, with its rich toasted nutty character, marries wonderfully and adds a depth that needs to be explored.