The first expression in our 15th annual series, this is an Octomore distinguished by its clean, elegant style and extraordinary strength of character.
Earthy peat smoke is beautifully balanced with sweet, charred oak, resulting in an unforgettable dram.〞
Octomore 15.2 offers an intriguing and inviting comparison to its 15.1 counterpart.
Distilled from the same batch of Scottish barley and also malted to 108.2 PPM, the 15.2 uses a robust combination of second-fill wine and second-fill bourbon casks, with the spirit finished in first-fill Cognac casks. This unique trifecta adds layers of intrigue, resulting in a complex yet extraordinarily elegant single malt Scotch whisky. Hints of nutmeg, toasted oak and caramel add softness to the palate, bringing out Octomore’s delicate floral character.
〝First maturation in American oak, before finishing in French oak ex-cognac casks, adds a wealth of complexity.
The 15.2 shows the finesse of the oak quality on the finished spirit and is at the same time powerful yet elegant, bringing out the delicate floral character of the whisky. The softness of the oak is unmistakable on the palate and works beautifully with the mineral quality of the spirit and the dry peat smoke.
Octomore 15.3 combines heavy peat levels and varying harvests from a single farm on Islay – Octomore Farm, located just 2 miles from the distillery. At 307.2 PPM, 15.3 is complex, robust and bursting with character. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from the patient distillation, showing both an incomparable flavour and provenance. Kissed by salty sea spray, the home-grown Islay barley not only lends malty sweetness but also evokes a true sense of place. 〝A phenomenal force of flavour and an Octomore bursting with character, the 15.3 combines heavy peat levels with varying harvests from a single Islay farm.
Less than two miles from our distillery, the barley grown on Octomore Farm brings out grainy sweetness and burnt sugar, while the casks provide notes of creamy vanilla and citrus. A symphony of flavour wrapped in earthy, intense peat smoke – this is Octomore on a whole new level.〞
| Alcohol: | 59.1% / 57.9% / 61.3% |
| Volume: | 3x 70cl |
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