Octomore Single Bourbon Cask Islay Single Malt Whisky 11 Year Old · 2013 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with burnished copper and sunlit gold highlights, a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Towering peat smoke dominates the nose, anchored by iodine, sea-salt and a whisper of ash. Underneath, vanilla-caramel bourbon sweetness mingles with toasted oak and malt, while citrus zest brightens the core. Maritime brine and a faint coconut note weave through the aroma, delivering a bold, coastal Islay profile that hints at cask strength complexity.

Palate

Powerful coastal peat and medicinal iodine lead the palate, layered with vanilla and toffee from the bourbon cask. Creamy yet fiery at 59.4%, it reveals orange zest, charred oak and dark chocolate, tempered by sea salt and maritime brine. A long, smoky finish lingers with resinous smoke and refined spice.

Finish

Long maritime smoke lingers, carried by bourbon vanilla and caramel sweetness. Bold peat remains, softened by creamy oak, with sea salt and spice unfolding at the edges into a warming, persistent finish that recalls Islay’s coastal air.