Bruichladdich Octomore Series Scotch Single Malt Islay 16.3 Edition subregion_Brunello di Montalcino while three months of sur-lie

while three months of sur-lie oak aging added weight and structure without overwhelming the fruit flavors

mild hot peppers and a handful of tomato leaves are in focus

using smell and taste to monitor development and to create Hidalgo”s famously complex Sherries

light chicken dishes

Bruichladdich Octomore Series Scotch Single Malt Islay 16.3 Edition subregion_Brunello di Montalcino while three months of sur-lieThe pinnacle of the series, Octomore 16. 3 is distilled from single estate Concerto barley grown on Octomore Farm, Islay, and malted to a staggering 189. 5ppm. Matured for 5 years in a combination of bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximnez casks, then bottled at 61. 6% ABV, it stands as the quintessential Octomore expression: bold, terroir driven, and deeply complex.