Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Year Old X4+10 Concept 0.2 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 500mL

Only 3,000 bottles produced.

This is the second release of the quadruple distilled Octomore from the Bruichladdich distillery. Produced from 100% Scottish barley this huge whisky was aged in a combination of bourbon, sweet wine and sherry casks for over 10 years.

Octomore X4+10 is a limited edition release in Bruichladdich's super heavily-peated range. It's dubbed X4 as the single malt was distilled four times instead of two reaching an ABV of 89% after distillation. It was made with 100% Scottish-grown barley peated to 162ppm in 2007.

After 10 years of aging, it is bottled at 70% ABV making this the highest ABV whisky released by the distillery. The barrels used for maturation were a mix of first-fill American whiskey, oloroso sherry, and Rivesaltes vin doux naturel sweet wine casks. Only 3000 bottles available and sold exclusively at the distillery's website.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sharp and fruity, mainly tropical with hints of sherry. Vanilla, sour cream, rhubarb, peat isn’t overwhelming.

Taste: Big and bold, sweet entry, hot as expected, brine, wine influence, caramels. Water brings out vanillas, cinnamon and oak.

Finish: Medium-long duration and intensity, oak, granulated sugar, tart and sweet red wine, ginger.