Bruichladdich 5 Years Old
Octomore Orpheus 02.2
Bruichladdich 5 Years Old
Not only was Bruichladdich Octomore the world's most heavily peated whisky, at 140 ppm, this astonishingly complex whisky has also been finished (or ACE'd (Additional Cask Enhancement) in Bruichladdich-speak) in barrels from Château Pétrus, one of the world's top Bordeaux vineyards. Aged 5 years in oak casks.
Winner of a gold award (2014) from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
Since Murray McDavid saved the distillery in 2000, with an asking price of £6.5 million. Bruichladdich has gone from strength to strength after a difficult initial period. Now under the ownership of Remy Cointreau, it is one of Islay’s most recognisable whiskies and brands. Remy brought much-needed financial clout that has allowed Bruichladdich to expand into new markets, build warehousing and pursue its brand of terroir. Today, it offers 3 distinctly different distillates, with the Bruichladdich being unpeated, a historical homage to a lost distillery (Port Charlotte) is heavily peated and well regarded. Then at the top of the peat ranking charts is Octomore, which pushes peat in new directions to an eager audience. Expect production details, various casks and eye-catching branding with each and every release from the distillery.
