Tasting notes for Octomore 15.3:
Nose: Honey and smoky caramel, along with rich Islay malted barley sugar, take center stage, balanced by fresh citrus. Dried fruit and crushed shells mingle with Octomore's heady peat smoke, with cloves, toasted nuts, and a hint of coconut adding depth and complexity. Butterscotch, brown sugar, and warm bread pave the way for this highly cereal-forward single malt.
Palate: With great power and an exceptionally smooth texture, Octomore 15.3 is incomparably round and almost syrupy. Caramel and creamy vanilla enhance its luscious character, punctuated by dried fruit and sweet orange zest. Toasted oak and the sweetness imparted by locally grown barley are supported by waves of dry smoke.
Finish: Burnt sugar, coconut and delicate sea spray linger in the finish, with a sustained sensation of earthy peat smoke that encourages further exploration of this exceptional Single Malt.
Peated at 307.2 PPM – 61.3% – €289


