56,9°
Distillery : Bruichladdich - Islay
1st Fill American and 3d Fill Sauternes Casks
Original Bottling
Travel Retail Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2019
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Peated around 96,9 ppm
The 2nd version of the 10th batch in the Octomore series has been aged for 4 years in American casks, followed by a further 4 years in third-fill Sauternes casks. Made from Optic and Oxbridge barley, the edition is limited to 24,000 units, destined for the travel trade.
Let's Taste It :
With a background of iodine, an extremely gentle balance. Delicate, almost tender. The influence of bourbon can be felt, honey, lime pulp, but also wine casks, liquorous, candied white plum, Sauternes is clearly recognisable. The beach in a very sunny spot. Pastry flavour, icing sugar, genoise. The peat is barely perceptible, yet it's very strong. It's hard to put it any other way. It is so well integrated that it is part of the texture of each scent. But it doesn't impose itself. There's a slight astringency nonetheless. The vanilla is really intense, it's like crunching the beans one by one inside the pod. The addition of water doesn't do much, on the contrary. A touch of charcoal if left to air for a long time. On the palate, it's very suave, the Sauternes comes through here too, but there's also a hint of saltiness, oysters, lemonade, and then the spices rise, without being too strong. Coriander, cloves, laurel. Mirabelles in the finish, then it's more woody, meaty, duck with orange I'd say. Very long. Very smooth overall, neither plastic nor medicinal notes. Great art.
In Short,
Such balance is extremely impressive. I'm a big fan of good Sauternes, so I must say I loved it. It's beautifully made. Despite the price, don't hesitate if you can afford it.
Score : 91
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Rush - The Trees
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