Bruichladdich Octomore 12.2
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • melon
  • honey
  • toasted
  • oak
  • vanilla
  • sweet
  • caramel
  • smoky
  • earthy

Bruichladdich

Octomore 12.2 (0.75l, 57.3%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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The beauty and the beast: chic French Wine and Scottish heavy peat smoke.

As early as the 18th century, the Harvey family was a big player on the distilling map of the island of Islay, where they owned and operated several distilleries. In 1881, the three Harvey brothers – William, John, and Robert – received an inheritance; can you guess what they spent it on? Obviously, they opened a new state-of-the-art distillery on the island of Islay – Bruichladdich. Today, this producer of 1.5 million liters of the finest Scotch Whisky per year is owned by the French company Remy Cointreau, which totally explains their Wine-based approach that focuses on origin, terroir, traceability, and authenticity.

Part of the heavily peated line of Bruichladdich’s more daring expressions, Octomore 12.2 takes after their super chic Octomore 4.2, which instantly became one of their most iconic Whiskies. Octomore 12.2 confirms once again that sweet French dessert Wine from the Sauternes region makes a great pair with heavy peat smoke. The recipe for this Anglo-French alliance begins in 2015 with the distillation of 100% Scottish Concerto barley. Maturation takes place from A to Z on the island of Islay; first in a 50/50 combo of 1st and 2nd fill American Whiskey casks that are married together and then finished in French Sauternes Wine casks. It tastes like if luscious, sweet fruit married lemon zest and vanilla pods with caramel, baking spices, and, of course, peat smoke all invited to the wedding. Oh, and there's only 22,000 bottles available worldwide.
 

*This bottle is a collector’s item; we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.

**Individual orders are limited to one item per person, as we wish to give everyone the opportunity to participate.

***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed.
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
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Nose / Aroma / Smell
Melon, honey, smoked almonds, toasted oak, earthy smoke.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet fruit, lemon zest, vanilla pods, melon, orange blossom, caramel, baking spices, smoke, malt sweetness.

Finish
Salty lemon tang, oak, earthy peat smoke.
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  • melon
  • honey
  • toasted
  • oak
  • vanilla
  • sweet
  • caramel
  • smoky
  • earthy
Bruichladdich Octomore 12.2
Bruichladdich Octomore 12.2
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Character Dogson
Bruichladdich is one of the few distilleries that dedicates 100% of production to their broad range of single malt Whisky.
90% of all Scotch Whisky released in the market is a blend. That’s a hell of a lot.
Bruichladdich is the largest single employer on the island with 60 full-time staff, and various temp and contract personnel.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Bruichladdich is one of the few distilleries that dedicates 100% of production to their broad range of single malt Whisky.
90% of all Scotch Whisky released in the market is a blend. That’s a hell of a lot.
Bruichladdich is the largest single employer on the island with 60 full-time staff, and various temp and contract personnel.
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
First-class Whiskies are taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year, a phenomenon known as the angel’s share.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
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