Octomore 14.3 Edition 5 year old, 61.4%

The third of three offerings from this year’s Octomore edition, drilling down on Islay terroir with a mashbill of 100% Islay-grown barley. At 214.2 ppm, it’s the peatiest of the three, but in keeping with Octomore’s style, it’s gentle. A lightly tropical nose of pineapple and citrus, with vanilla, gingerbread cookies, Christmas cake, and baking spice. A smooth palate offers more vanilla, spice, and sweet lemon. A very long finish closes the deal. Sumptuous and powerful.