Octomore 06.2 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Travel Exclusive (Last One) 70cl
This edition has a peat level PPM of 167 and is particularly difficult to obtain as it was never officially released in the UK and originally available for travel retail only.
Aged in Cognac casks and made from Scottish barley.
Released as one of the peatiest drams available today, Bruichladdich Octomore 06.2 is a truly magical dram that is matured in the finest Limousine oak casks. Impressive and classic, this dram is very heavily peated and has extreme complexity and depth like no other.
Generally speaking, Laphroaig peats its malt to 35ppm. Officially, that’s the same peating level as Caol Ila and Lagavulin. However, long term Lagavulin fans would be aware that Lagavulin used to peat much higher than this – for a good stretch back in the late 20th century, it was typically around 50ppm. So now you know 167 is pretty smoky stuff. If you wondered why Octomores are like this, then you have your answer. The aftertaste stays with you for about 5-7 ... years. I am just kidding but it is a hell of an experience.
90 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Tasting Notes
Nose : Rich, almost thick on the nose. It hits you with wave after wave of peat, but there is also a lot of comforting and pleasing sweetness here, that really takes the edge off the peat. Ashes, vanilla, fruits, malt, ashes again, a bit more fruit, another helping of malt, yet more ashes...did I mention ashes?...peat, smoke, ashes, ashes...
Palate : Smooth mouth feel, no roughness at all. Rich, peaty, ashy, meaty, creamy and fruity.
Finish : More sweetness on the finish, deeper notes, at the same time it gets drier. Medium long and warm as a furnace.
About Octomore
Octomore is a single malt scotch whisky range from the Bruichladdich Distillery, named after a farm in Islay, and is famed for producing the world's most heavily peated whisky, though it balances its intense smoke with surprising elegance and complexity. Released annually, the series pushes whisky-making boundaries by experimenting with peat levels, barley provenance, and cask management, offering a distinct character in each bottling, with flavors ranging from bonfire and ash to sweet fruit and vanilla.
58.2% ABV
70cl
PLEASE NOTE CONDITION
*Tin has denting to the lid*
