THE RELEASE
R48. BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE 13.3 ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY This terroir-driven spirit would take two separate journeys before being combined; 75% was filled into ex-American whiskey casks, while the remaining 25% spent five years maturing in genuine Pedro Ximénez solera casks from Jerez bodega Fernando de Castilla Distilled in 2016 and malted to 1293 PPM, the DNA of this 3 series is a unique whisky open for all to see, hear the story and to taste the whisky to immerse the taster in a single vintage from a single harvest Salty citrus marine note resulting from the locale of where the barley was grown and Bruichladdich’s warehouses proximity to the sea The Pedro Ximénez casks contribute sweet dried fruit notes which highlight the rich dry peat smoke of Octomore
$354.99 | UK | Scotland | Islay | 407665 | 750 ml
R49. BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE 13.2 ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY This Octomore 13 2 would spend three and a half years in ex-American oak casks Distilled in 2016 and malted to 1373 PPM, the 2 series offers an alternative maturation, with a sublimely balanced ex-Sauternes profile It has a solid foundation of fruity and floral spirit in Bruichladdich’s lochside warehouses before being re-casked into impeccable quality Sauternes casks The pivotal role of the Sauternes casks would add 18 months of supercharged fruit Melon, white peach, honeysuckle and coconut add a real twist and sweetness to compliment the peat smoke of this heavily phenolic malt
$285.99 | UK | Scotland | Islay | 407662 | 750 ml
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