Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

With 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.

Hailing 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.

The 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.

Region: Islay

Distillery: Bruichladdich

Vintage: 2017

Year Bottled: 2023

Age: 5 Year Old

ABV: 57.7%

Vol: 700ml

Cask: 4 years in the Oloroso (40%), Amarone 1st fill (16%) and Amarone 2nd fill (44%), followed by 1 year in Pauillac wine casks

Barley: Scottish Concerto

Phenol Level: 128.9 ppm