BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE REDUX OBA 54.2% 700ML ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

A reimagining of the most famous Octomore release in our history, Octomore Black Art is an homage to our experimental history to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Beautifully fragrant and fruit-forward Octomore where floral elegance and tropical sweetness meet persistent smoke and tempered oak. It is a spirit of immense power, yet possesses a silken, architectural refinement. A masterpiece of paradox. “Transparency is the hallmark of Bruichladdich Distillery, but one single malt whisky that that goes against the grain is Black Art, a spirit shrouded in secrecy. In omitting the details behind Black Art’s craft – barley varietal, date of distillation, specific maturation profile – something else is revealed: the pure, sensorial act of delighting entirely in the spirit’s flavour. So, we asked ourselves: what if the mysteries of Black Art and the nuanced power of Octomore were married together?” Adam Hannett, Master Blender Octomore Black Art (OBA) was introduced by Adam Hannett in 2016 at his inaugural Fèis Ìle Masterclass as Head Distiller. The first super heavily peated Black Art was rapturously received by those in attendance that day. OBA Concept_01 was released a year later in 2017, selling out almost immediately. Ten years on, OBA has been reimagined with a striking visual of our Coultorsay warehouse where thousands of casks sit quietly ageing, their stories yet to be explored. TASTING NOTES colour Honeyed Apricot nose Peat smoke drifts gradually at first, with whispers of honeysuckle and geranium leaf. Then a vibrant surge of bright tropical fruits, melon, mango and sun-ripened peach - intermingled with the intensity of stewed orchard apples and sweet apricot jam. Opulent layers of vanilla crème brûlée and zesty orange marmalade emerge, beautifully enveloped by smoked barley, fragrant marzipan and toasted praline. As the spirit breathes, it reveals a structural depth of resinous toasted oak and gingerbread spice, a bold counterpart to peat smoke and fruit. palate Exceptionally rich and viscous on the palate, oily and rounded. Jammy stoned fruits and tropical sweetness coat the senses, balanced by roasted marzipan and salted hazelnuts. Beneath the surface, toasted oak and supple worn leather provide a strong foundation with cracked black pepper, nutmeg and gingerbread bringing a gentle spiced warmth. finish Long and elegant. Echoes of sweet, charred oak and tropical fruit slowly surrender to the last accent of ethereal peat smoke which lingers delicately.