What's in a name? Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Scotland. Were it from America it would be spelled Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 whiskey, rather than whisky.
Nose: Rich, punchy. Wood smoke, tarry ropes. Pipe tobacco, glowing embers. Smoked meats, seaweed, aniseed.
Palate: Smoke. Spiced, peppery oak. Coastal. Good peat, under0ripe fruit.
Finish: Peaty, long finish, oily, coastal.