Country Scotch Whisky
Region Islay Whisky
Distillery/Brand Bruichladdich
Bottler Dramfool
Distillation Date 2012
Style Single Malt Whisky
Maturation Bourbon
Cask Number 4355

Octomore 9.3 11yo 2014 DF

From Dramfool comes the FINAL release of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection and the brand saved the best till last: Jim’s favourite three casks. It's been quite a ride. How often does a whisky legend personally nose and select casks for a collection that honours his contribution to the spirit?

Octomore 9.3 was distilled on 15 November 2012 and was peated to a big 156ppm. The whisky was then aged for 11 years in a first-fill bourbon barrel (cask #4355) before it was bottled in January 2024. As with everything in the collection, it was presented un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at a cask strength (in this case, 63.3% ABV). This cask yielded only 226 bottles.

The tasting note is from Jim McEwan MBE, who provides an insight into texture rather than a finish.

Tasting Note by The Producer

Nose Sweet & smoky it truly hits the olfactory system with the Islay DNA, add the spicy notes from the fresh Bourbon cask and you’re walking on Islay without a care in the world. 11 years by the Atlantic has left a DNA that is like no other.

Palate Please do not add too much water, you will be walking on sunshine. Enjoy the smoke & the oak, add the sweetness of the barley sugar which creates a top note that underpins the marine influence, as I say its Islay at its very best with a sweet spicy overture from the bourbon-soaked oak staves.

Finish Texture: 100% Islay, fresh & vibrant. No mistaking where this spirit came from. Its Islay at its very best, strong & packed with character that can only come from a single cask.

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