12.11.2024
Octomore 15 10 Aged Years: A masterpiece of smoky intensity
Octomore 15 10 Aged Years: A masterpiece of smoky intensity
The Octomore 15 10 Aged Years is a fascinating whisky that marks the finale of the 15th series of Octomore bottlings.
Only available online or directly from the Bruichladdich distillery, this ten-year-old drop is a real rarity for connoisseurs. With an alcohol strength of 52.2% and an impressive peat content of 107 ppm, it is intense and multi-layered.
Its maturation in various casks - first-fill bourbon, Pineau des Charentes, second-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts and first-fill red wine casks - gives it a deep, complex aroma profile.
Made from 100% Scottish barley and carefully matured over ten years, Octomore 15 10 Aged Years is a poem of patience, complexity and character - a true masterpiece for lovers of intensely peated whiskies.
Taste profile:
Nose: Rich notes of dried fruit, butterscotch and caramel, accompanied by a hint of sweet vanilla and subtle spice.
Palate: Sweet, smoky fruits combine harmoniously with aromas of manuka honey and vanilla, underpinned by gentle wood spice and a hint of coffee.
Finish: Long and complex, with finely balanced notes of delicate peat smoke, charred oak and a hint of spice.
This profile makes the Octomore 15 10 Aged Years a multi-layered, intense experience - ideal for lovers of heavily peated whiskies.