{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-14-2-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctomore 14.2 uses the same barley varietal and is malted to the same PPM as the 14.1, but the liquids diverge profoundly with the influence of wine and sherry casks on the 14.2 spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith over 200 different cask types in the warehouses, Head Distiller, Adam Hannett, has selected casks that have previously held Oloroso and Amarone – with the distinct sweetness and nuttiness of this combination creating an exceptional single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHailing from the renowned wine regions of Spain and Italy respectively, the spirit is then brought together in French oak, adding remarkable depth and complexity to the single malt. Octomore’s signature peak smoke notoriously pairs well with Oloroso sherry casks, with the influence of the wood adding a robust, savoury flavour to the final spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe oak from the Amarone casks also has a significant impact on the spirit, imparting rich, red fruit notes - giving structure and cohesion to the 14.2.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e57.7% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"tasting_color d-i\"\u003eCHARACTER\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eOctomore 14.2 uses the same barley varietal and is malted to the same PPM as the 14.1, but the liquids diverge profoundly with the influence of wine and sherry casks on the 14.2 spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e COLOR\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eDeep Amber\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e NOSE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eLeather, prunes, red currents and malted barley come to the fore, followed by toasted oak and hints of cinnamon, green apple and black pepper. Waves of smoke and distinct red fruits follow, complemented with cereal notes of malt and porridge. The peat smoke is dry and brooding, with a hint of burnt heather and subtle pipe tobacco from the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e PALATE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eThe influence of the European oak is unmissable, with a touch of dryness balanced with the vibrancy of wood spices, smoked oak and roasted coffee. Barbeque sweetness and a crack of black pepper is complemented with rich fruit cake and dried fruits. A drop of water opens the smoke and fruity sweetness from the wine casks, bringing a beautiful balance as notes of apple and pear grow with the dram.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e FINISH\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eSmoked malt, smouldering oak and sea salt settle on the finish as Octomore’s signature earthy smoke lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"d-i\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"specs-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eBARLEY PROVENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003e100% Scottish grown Concerto barley\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eMALTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003eSuper Heavily Peated\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eDISTILLATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003eDistilled in 2017 from the 2016 harvest\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003e5 Aged Years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eMATURATION PROFILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003eFirst fill Oloroso hogsheads (40%). First fill Amarone casks (16%). Second Fill Amarone casks (44%)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003ePHENOL LEVEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003e128.9 parts per million (PPM)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eSTRENGTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-value\"\u003e57.7% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379726057685,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS200427757","price":345.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/TSWSimage-Recoveredcopy_e58742d6-ed06-44c7-9d6a-08286a017633.png?v=1744803220","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-14-2-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}