Octomore 14.2: A Smoky Serenade Cradled in Old World Vino-Casks


Unleashing a spectacle of peaty prowess blended with continental elegance, Octomore 14.2 emerges as a symphony that reverberates through the fog-clad moors of Scotland to the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain and Italy. Cradled in a select array of sherry and wine casks, this distinct iteration bears the hallmark of Octomore’s deep-seated tradition of peat mastery while romancing the old-world charm of fine vino heritage.

Specifications:

• Distillery: Bruichladdich
• Type: Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Expression: Octomore 14.2
• Maturation: Mix of Sherry and Wine Casks from Spain and Italy
• Peat Level: 128.9 PPM (Phenol Parts Per Million)
• ABV: 57.7%
• Volume: Unspecified (Typically 700ml/750ml)
• Limited Release: Yes
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• No Added Coloring: Yes

The narrative of Octomore 14.2 unfolds across an orchestral composition of flavors where the robust, peat-laden heart of 100% Concerto barley waltzes with the urbane nuances imbibed from Spanish and Italian sherry and wine casks. The maturation journey sculpts a palate where the bracing smoky ardor, trademark to Octomore, finds a whimsical partner in the sweet, nutty whispers of sherry and the vibrant, fruity notes of noble wine casks.

The nascent smoke is both powerful and refined, with an endearing peat level of 128.9 ppm, rendering a mighty yet graceful backbeat to the crescendo of flavors that follow. At 57.7% vol, Octomore 14.2 is a courageous yet poised spirit, retaining its authentic essence with no cold filtration or added coloring – a candid homage to the purist’s dream.

The voyage from the first nose to the lingering finish is a rich tapestry of sensory tales - each sip unfolds a narrative of the Scottish peat moors, the rustic allure of Iberian sherry bodegas, and the quaint charm of Italian vineyards. Octomore 14.2 is more than a whisky; it’s a narrative, a journey across lands, cultures, and traditions.