Bruichladdich Octomore 7.1 Heavily Peated Islay 700ml

Tasting notes:

“Distilled in 2009, so remember this is only 5 years old. At this stage theres not a lot of cask, but there is an insanely intense smoky, herbal note like eucalyptus, celery, spruce, pine resin, then some angelica and a crisp mineral edge. The palate is balanced between this intensity, big smoke, and Bruichladdichs typical oily, sweet core. Water doesnt affect it one little bit. It is bold, it is proud, it is in charge. I like its sheer ballsiness.” –Whisky Advocate