1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$269.99
This 5 year old Octomore was made from Scottish Concerto barley grown in 2020 and 2019, peated to 81ppm, and matured for 5 years in First Fill ex-Bourbon Barrels. 59.7%
Producer Description
"This Single Malt Scotch is an exercise in refinement and control. Profound yet balanced smoke demonstrates Octomore’s signature interplay of intensity and finesse. Sweet malt, coastal freshness and earthy peat combine in a precise, harmonious whole. - Adam Hannett"
700 mlPRE-ORDER
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Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Clean and precise at first, opening on sweet malt and creamy vanilla custard. Charred American oak brings toasted coconut and butterscotch, while delicate citrus peel and green melon lend freshness. Smoke rises gently rather than dominates — glowing peat embers and the distant memory of a beach bonfire carried on a salty Atlantic breeze. With time, floral barley notes, soft ginger spice and a distinct minerality emerge, anchoring the dram in its coastal origin.
Palate: Texture leads the experience — viscous, mouth-coating and richly sweet. The high strength brings peppery heat without force. Vanilla milkshake, Scottish tablet and warm custard tart meet pear drops and malt syrup. The peat builds in waves: dry, earthy smoke then smouldering oak and ash, with Octomore’s signature balance. Salinity cuts through the sweetness, creating clarity with hints of coconut and gentle oak spice adding depth.
Finish: Long and evolving. Sweetness fades to dry minerality, then lingering peat smoke and warm embers. Maritime salt and soft char persist, leaving a powerful, resonant smokiness that belies the spirit’s elegance.