Bruichladdich Octomore Futures 2002 - 70cl 46%

A rare whisky which was a special pre-release bottling of Bruichladdich's Octomore - previously the most heavily peated whisky in the world.

Distilled in 2002 then bottled in April 2008 from Bourbon / Buffalo Trace Cask type.

The barley variety was Optic and the PPM 80.5. 

Bottle no. 3357 as noted on the label. 

Please note as this is a vintage whisky, conditions of bottle/label and liquid level can vary.

Nose: Violent peat smoke, juniper, liquorice, a subtle sweetness, something medical.

Palate: Very strong, but pure edible, a nice sweetness, slightly vanilla, but also a lot of peat smoke, licorice, herbaceous, spicy.

Finish: Long peat smoke, medicinal, juniper, slightly herbaceous, but rather less oak, but much dry smoke.