Octomore 14.4 Islay Single Malt Whisky (Distillery Exclusive) 5 Year Old · 2017 Vintage

Colour

Radiant copper-gold with deep amber warmth and subtle honey-bronze highlights.

Nose

Dry earthy peat smoke and charred oak open the nose, weaving in tropical fruits and sweet toasted oak. A touch of iodine lingers among the smoke, adding a robust peat-barbecue sweetness. Coconut-vanilla oak notes mingle with peach, mango and passion fruit, while pear drops brighten; the Colombian Virgin Oak lends a warm custard softness.

Palate

Warm and soft on the palate, charred oak and peat smoke form the core, with notes of apple and pear. Resinous Colombian Virgin Oak lends spice and depth, while wood spices and black pepper rise. A drop of water deepens the earthy smoke, unveiling malty sweetness and popcorn.

Finish

An expansive finish where Colombian Virgin Oak injects spice and aromatic depth into the fruit-forward core, while Octomore’s peat smoke lingers. Toasted and charred oak notes, with vanilla and coconut, unfold slowly, leaving a long, warming, wood-forward finish that reveals the full spectrum of this unique oak.