Bruichladdich Launches Octomore 16.4
Bruichladdich Distillery has launched Octomore 16.4, the fourth and final expression in it’s super heavily peated Octomore 16 series.
Distilled in 2019 from the 2018 harvest of 100% Islay grown Concerto barley peated to 189.5 PPM (Parts Per Million), Octomore 16.4 was matured in Bourbon barrels and French virgin oak casks for five years and bottled at 62.2% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Octomore 16.4 follow:
Nose: Intense smoke gives way to the rich, caramelised sweetness of toasted virgin French oak. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove intertwine with baked apples and pears drizzled with honey. Peat remains a constant and powerful presence, winding its way through the oak and spice.
Palate: Toasted oak, roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, and a hint of sweet smoke. Stewed apples and pears balance the oak’s richness. The barley evokes a subtle, earthy undercurrent, the scent of rain-soaked earth, whilst smoke underscores the other flavours without overwhelming them.
Finish: Exceptionally long finish with sweet, toasted wood, baking spices, and a whisper of smoke. A final hint of fruit and a touch of sea-salt settle on the palate.
Octomore 16.4 is bottled un-chill filtered and coloring free and is available now exclusively at Bruichladdich Distillery and online at bruichladdich.com for £175.00.
Source: Bruichladdich Distillery.