Octomore 9.3 Dialogos 0,7 l

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 62,9%vol

Just 52 tonnes of precious Islay barley were malted to produce this single farm Octomore 09.3 edition. Raised in Irene’s Field on Octomore Farm in 2011, this uber-provenance single malt was later distilled and filled into 134 casks. Predominantly second-fill, the gentler influence of the wood allows more of the locally grown barley flavours to cut through the legendary peat smoke.

Octomore has an undeniable ability to stimulate debate in single malt circles. Defiantly challenging the established preconceptions of what constitutes a quality whisky, the series itself polarises opinion. Bold and brazen at 5 years old. Super heavily peated. Cask strength. It is the impossible equation. It should not work. Only upon tasting it will you understand its true potential. Since 2008, Bruichladdich has welcomed this conversation to their doorstep and exposed themselves to criticism in the hope that they will unlock new realms of flavour. They’ve questioned the elements that contribute towards the depth and balance of each youthful drop. In celebration of this work, four new editions marked with the tell-tale διάλογος will be released over 6 months, each a sensorial exploration of knowledge gained.

• one field, one farm, one vintage
• 133 ppm
• Distilled from 100% Islay grown Concerto barley, harvested in 2011 from Irene’s Field, Octomore Farm and distilled in 2012
• Matured entirely on Islay in a combination of ex American whiskey and French wine casks
• Five aged years in 1st fill ex-American (25%), 3rd fill virgin oak (25%), 2nd fill Rivesaltes (20%), 2nd fill Syrah (20%), 2nd fill bourbon (10%)
• 18.000 btls only
• un-chill filtered
• colouring free

Wild, Ileach, if this whisky could speak it would only speak in Gaelic. Atlantic coast raised. Out on the edge, the sense of place is strong.
 

Producer: Bruichladdich Distillery, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA49 7UN, Scotland
 

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