{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-14-3-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-details__description\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctomore 14.3 demonstrates the extraordinary pursuit of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable local harvests from its island home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"product-details__description\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Islay barley used in Octomore 14.3, grown just two miles from the distillery on Octomore farm, delivers a cereal-forward single malt – celebrating the profound impact of the natural, raw ingredient and the renaissance of the farming community who grew it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHead Distiller, Adam Hannett, has expertly coaxed the flavour from the Islay barley in this high-provenance single malt. Matured in a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill wine casks, the oak influences but never dominates the grain - capturing the terroir and unique flavour of the Islay barley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of hot, sweet mash are unmistakable on the nose, with the soft, biscuit notes of the malted barley complementing the earthy peat smoke. While smouldering peat lingers, creamy porridge and cereal notes of the Islay barley are balanced with butterscotch, honeycomb and a hint of vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61.4% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"tasting_color d-i\"\u003eCHARACTER\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eOctomore 14.3 demonstrates the extraordinary pursuit of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable local harvests from its island home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e COLOR\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003ePure Gold\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e NOSE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eTransporting you to the Bruichladdich Distillery courtyard, the aromas of hot, sweet mash are unmistakable on the nose. This soft, biscuity malt is followed by peat smoke and an assortment of sweet, stoned fruits, with ripe apricots, peach and honey-drizzled pears. Candied lemon peels add a hint of citrus, balanced with butterscotch, honeycomb, chocolate and vanilla ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e PALATE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eDelicate oak notes immediately come through, followed by the presence of smouldering peat. Floral hints of gorse and honeysuckle rise above the malty Islay-grown barley, which is rich and sweet with creamy porridge and cereal notes. The structure of the French oak, together with the sweet vanilla and toffee of the American oak, combine beautifully, bringing a harmonious balance to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e FINISH\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-i\"\u003eMalted barley and earthy smoke dominate, followed by lingering notes of sweet barley sugar. Caramel and vanilla add a final touch of rounded sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-key\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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% Islay grown Concerto barley (Octomore farm)\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\"\u003e50% First-fill ex-American whisky casks. 50% Second-fill wine casks\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\"\u003e214.2 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\"\u003e61.4% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379726090453,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS200427761","price":394.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/TSWSimage-Recoveredcopy_e6001173-6706-4fd9-a2ba-3f5c9ec8ea1e.png?v=1744803223","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-14-3-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}