Bruichladdich Octomore Scotch Single Malt 7.3 Islay Barley 750ml

This possesses a lovely creamy, almost mellow tone on the nose. Exceptionally malty with a lot of wood, earth and hay, an almost hoppy intensity, definite maritime notes. A flash of vanilla under all that, but not too much. On the palate, peat smoke, ash, barley and straw seem to muscle in alongside marmalade fruit. The finish is infinite – salty, citrus, and the honey returns. Eminently likeable.