Bruichladdich Octomore 2012 First Limited Release 50% NV

Distillery	Bruichladdich
Bottler	OB
Serie	2012 First Limited Release 80.5 ppm
Bottled for
Distilled date	Not Specified
Bottling date	12.11.2012
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Age	12
Cask Type	American Oak Casks Matured
Cask Number	Bottle code 12/293, 12 NOV 12
Alcohol percentage	50
Volume	0,70
Condition	In original container
Label	Perfect
Stock	2

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BOW (89)

Producer`s tasting Notes
Character:
Sinewy and sublime. It`s like the sound of Islay - deep, dangerous and
hypnotic - pulling you ever closer to the edge. A most exhilarating experience.

Colour: Honey blonde.

Nose: The aromatics rise rapidly. First to arrive, easy to detect, is smoky chocolate and raisin, followed by wild, fresh mint, which together with the oily peatiness is absolute olfactory heaven. This is the precursor to a unique compendium of flavour combinations - juniper, sage, thyme, cinnamon - together they bring you the bouquet of this island`s unique character. Fresh marine notes join the olfactory orchestra and the music is magical! After six minutes the most sumptuous combination of nutty oak and sweet malted barley join the overture. After ten minutes it`s peated marzipan, honey and lemon curd plus the lighter green fruits unique to Bruichladdich.

Palate: The amazingly understated power is not picked up on the nose so the palate is completely taken by surprise. The medium-weighted, almost creamy flavours, are a combination of finesse and muscle. Sweetness and fruit remain on the front palate, while marine and peat smoke move onto the mid and back palate. The rich extracts gel together thanks to the retention of the natural oils. A most alluring mouth feel.

Finish: The decade wait has been worth while. There is pride in the character and honesty of this Islay son.

Mood: Wham bam, thank you ma`am.