Bruichladdich Octomore "8.4" Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

Part of the eighth edition of the distiller's Octomore series, the Bruichladdich Octomore "8.4" ages in 20% new oak barrels and 80% second-fill Bourbon barrels before finishing in second-fill European oak barrels. "A rich texture feels like honey as it slowly builds the flavour of the sweet mellow oak. Leather and toasted wood combine with the delicate smoke. There is balance here as there is no oak notes without an equal and complimenting note from the smoke. Praline, coconut, clove are matched with barbeque, burnt heather and iodine. The spirit behind the smoke and oak brings a lemon and salt spray hit once opened with spring water as well as hints of mint and stewed apple." - Cengiz Jay Derinoz, maltymates.com, 08/2017