Bruichladdich - 5 Year Old (Octomore 17.3)
Bruichladdich
Bruichladdich - 5 Year Old (Octomore 17.3)'s home is Bruichladdich distillery, in the Islay region of Scotland.

Single Malt

Sale price€211,95

Islay / 70cl / 60.9%

This is the Octomore 17.3.  Made using 100% Scottish Islay Concerto barley from Irene's field on Octomore Farm, malted to 132.1ppm.  This has been aged to 5 years in a Cuvée of first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein and Syrah. 

Character & Taste Notes
Peaty Peaty
Sweet Sweet
Salt Salt
Malty Malty
Vanilla Vanilla
Citrus Citrus
Apple Apple
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Distillery Location
Bruichladdich - 5 Year Old (Octomore 17.3)'s home is Distillery Location distillery, in the Islay region of Scotland.

Bruichladdich Distillery is a distillery on the Rhinns of the isle of Islay in Scotland. The distillery produces mainly single malt Scotch whisky, but has also offered artisanal gin. It is owned by Rémy Cointreau after being owned by Mark Reyneir. 

One interpretation of the Gaelic word Bruichladdich is "stony shore bank", referring to a post-glacial raised beach, though an alternative, perhaps more pertinent translation may be "rocky lee shore".

Pronunciation : "brook-laddie"

Region

Islay

Distillery Status

Operational

Size

70cl

Strength

60.9%

Age

5 Year Old

CHARACTER & TASTE NOTES

Immerse yourself in the depth of flavours from this delicious Whisky

Peaty
Robust and earthy, this flavour profile is defined by smoky, medicinal notes with hints of campfire, seaweed and iodine.
Sweet
Rich and indulgent, this flavour profile bursts with sugary notes of caramel, fruit, honey and vanilla.
Salt
Characterised by its sharp, mineral-driven taste, this flavour profile provides a clean, intense note with a briny quality.
Malty
This rich, sweet flavour profile provides hints of toasted grains, caramel, and biscuit, reminiscent of freshly baked bread.
Vanilla
Sweet and creamy, this flavour profile brings a comforting warmth with rich caramel undertones and a subtle hint of woody spice.
Citrus
A zesty flavour profile providing a sharp, zingy sweetness with a perfect balance of tangy tartness.
Apple
An English orchard favourite, this bright, crisp and refreshing flavour profile offers a sharp-sweet citrus taste with a mild tartness.

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