Octomore

At Octomore, although it is very peaty, it is a whisky which, due to its manufacturing process, contains little of the medicinal side of the empyreumatic palette, which may displease some, unlike the competition. This result allows for deeper and more interesting notes, according to Mr. Fairfield. This branch of single malts has challenged the wisdom of whisky since their first distillation in 2002. They are sometimes bottled at 5 years old, always very peaty and resistant to the cask. Each edition is a liquid embodiment of what they call “The Impossible Equation.”

The team loves to challenge preconceptions about what constitutes a quality whisky. In each new set of four, they consider the elements that contribute to the depth and balance of each drop of youth. Is it the supply of raw materials? Is it the careful selection of the quality and style of the wood? Or is it under the influence of nature; weather, climate, soil? In the end, these are incredible liquids every time.

This was a small overview of the three ranges of the Bruichladdich distillery.