Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • figs
  • earthy
  • raisin
  • dark chocolate
  • smoky
  • sherry
  • toffee
  • tobacco
  • honey

Bruichladdich

Octomore 12.3 (0.75l, 62.1%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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Heavy peat smoke meets sweet dried fruit extravaganza.

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.

Fans of pushing the boundaries of Whisky laws, their Octomore line brings you heavily peated beasts. Octomore 12.3 is a single vintage, single field, single malt awesomeness that comes at you at 118.1 PPM. The 100% Islay-grown barley comes from Octomore Farm in Church Field just two miles from the distillery, where it’s harvested by friend and farmer James Brown. Now, 12.3 is a combo of two parcels that had taken two 5-year-long separate journeys before being married: 75% was aged in 1st fill American Whiskey casks and 25% in 1st fill Pedro Ximenez Sherry butts from Fernando de Castilla. Expect salty citrus marine notes to deliver strong Islay barley vibes while Pedro Ximenez brings you sweet dried fruit extravaganza to back up all that rich dry peat smoke.
 

*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
Light polished copper

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fig, raisin, charcoal, dates, smoky notes, honey, fresh florals.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Peppery nasturtium flowers, dark chocolate, earthy peat smoke, sherry fruits, rich toffee, tobacco.

Finish
Charcoal, soot, dried figs, salted lemons, bitter chocolate.
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  • figs
  • earthy
  • raisin
  • dark chocolate
  • smoky
  • sherry
  • toffee
  • tobacco
  • honey
Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3
Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3
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.
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.
Bruichladdich is the largest single employer on the island with 60 full-time staff, and various temp and contract personnel.
Blended Whiskies are the result of years of craftsmanship and dedication. A master blender does not simply wake up one day with a profound ability to create a cohesive and enjoyable liquid. From nosing the liquid to working out quantities of each different grain and malt to go into the blend, a master blender can take years, if not decades, to train.
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).
Is Scotch always Scottish? What do you think? Yes. The answer is yes.
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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.
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.
Bruichladdich is the largest single employer on the island with 60 full-time staff, and various temp and contract personnel.
Blended Whiskies are the result of years of craftsmanship and dedication. A master blender does not simply wake up one day with a profound ability to create a cohesive and enjoyable liquid. From nosing the liquid to working out quantities of each different grain and malt to go into the blend, a master blender can take years, if not decades, to train.
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).
Is Scotch always Scottish? What do you think? Yes. The answer is yes.
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