{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-scot-barley-14-2","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Scot Barley 14.2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBruichladdich Distillery, nestled on the Rhinns of Islay, Scotland, was founded in 1881. After decades of intermittent closure, it was revived in 2001 and later acquired by Rémy Cointreau in 2012. Known for its experimental spirit and dedication to terroir, Bruichladdich, especially through its Octomore series, has become renowned for producing some of the world’s most heavily peated whiskies while maintaining a remarkably nuanced and refined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Octomore line, including Edition 14.2, is guided by Head Distiller Adam Hannett. His philosophy emphasizes marrying intense peat with precise cask selection to create “the impossible equation” — balancing raw power with elegance through meticulous cask orchestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDistilled entirely from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, malted to a pronounced 128.9 ppm (peat level). The distillery utilizes local Islay water sources such as Loch and Burn, and its own Octomore Spring, while yeast strains remain proprietary, chosen to retain purity and complexity typical of Bruichladdich expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced in traditional copper pot stills at Bruichladdich. The single malt undergoes distillation before being matured; while specifics on the number of distillations are standard (typically double distillation), it’s the cask strategy that distinguishes Edition 14.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAged for five years entirely on Islay in a combination of first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads (40%), first-fill Amarone wine casks (16%), and second-fill Amarone casks (44%). The blend of Oloroso, Amarone, and specifically chosen European oak imparts red fruit, spice, and savory depth while balancing the powerful peat backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Deeply rich, honeyed with dessert wine notes, stewed apricot, redcurrant, oily smoke, butterscotch, malted barley, leather, and prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Medium-thick mouthfeel; balanced peat smoke layered with chocolate, Malbec-like berry fruits (blackberry, raspberry, cherry), charred oak, cinnamon, green apple, black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Smoky and complex — waves of savory dryness with hints of tobacco, seawater brine, olive, pepper, and a lingering oaken dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExcellent with rich blue cheese, smoked or cured meats (e.g. Iberian ham), dark chocolate desserts, or berry-glazed game dishes. The intense peat and red-fruit note pairing balance richness beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the complex layers. Serve in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at around 17–19 °C. Adding water enhances the fruit and dry spice, while preserving the smoky backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn bottle, stored upright in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct light, this whisky retains its character for many years. Further aging in bottle will soften the alcohol presence but won’t dramatically change its profile—peak enjoyment is now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle Malt Scotch whisky; 100% Concerto barley, heavily peated (128.9 ppm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e57.7%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922278924502,"sku":null,"price":1890.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreScotBarley14.2.png?v=1773668188","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-scot-barley-14-2","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}