Bruichladdich Octomore 10yo 3rd Edition (56,8%)

The Bruichladdich Octomore 10 years old 3^rd Edition is the third 10yo release from Octomore. It consists of:

37% matured in first-fill port pipes

31% matured in first-fill cognac casks

20% matured in second-fill bourbon barrels

12% matured in bourbon barrels followed by a finish in virgin oak casks and then back to bourbon barrels

The base is spirit malted at 167 PPM which was, after 10 years, bottled at natural cask strength of 56,8% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour. This is a limited release of 12.000 bottles.

Nose: bonfire with custard cream, biscuits, candied fruit zests, candy and a hint of black tea

Palate: toasted oak with roasted apricots, sultanas, dry smoke, black pepper, new leather and walnuts

Finish: cigar box aromas with a hint of chocolate and chili flakes