Octomore 15.3 was peated to a huge 307.2 PPM. For context, the most heavily peated whisky ever recorded is Octomore 8.3, which came in at an eye-watering 309.1 PPM.
This edition brings together heavy-weight peating levels and variable harvests from one singular farm on Islay. The idea was to balance the formidable smoke with ripe fruit, driven by slow distillation, and the malty, salty goodness of the local barley. It was bottled at a big 61.3% ABV.
Tasting Note by The Producer
Nose Smoked cinder toffee, rich malted barley sugar and honey balanced with fresh citrus.
Palate Round and viscous with butterscotch, creamy vanilla and mellow toasted oak. Underpinned with waves of dry smoke.
Finish Burnt sugar, coconut, and a delicate sea spray with the lasting impression of earthy peat smoke.