This edition is made from 100% peated Benriach distillate to give this whisky an intense, smoky flavor. This spirit is produced exclusively with barley malted at 45 ppm. The 'Smoky Ten' and 'Smoky Twelve' editions are blended from peated and unpeated distillates to produce whiskies at close to 25 ppm.
nose : Soft dried fruit mingles with Octomore’s signature smoke. Sunbaked tropical fruit and delicate florals appear from earthy peat, accompanied by a subtle nuttiness and toasted oak. Notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom emerge, alongside sweet smoke and a fresh, salty breeze.
palate : Rich and sweet smoke, followed by caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, and dried fruits. Subtle hints of candied peel and warming spices follow. The underlying peat adds depth and complexity, evoking the warmth of a campfire and a touch of sea salt.
finish : A long, sweet and smoky finish, with a crisp maritime freshness and lingering wood spices.
Nose: Tomatin Cask Strength reveals intense notes of ripe fruit, honey and spice, with a touch of vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt reveals itself to be powerful and warm, with flavors of dried fruit, caramel and oak. Finish: The finish is long and spicy, leaving notes of black pepper and burnt wood on the palate.
Nose: Glen Elgin 18 Year Old SR2017 reveals notes of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, with a subtle hint of oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals flavors of caramel, sweet spice and dried fruit, balanced by a sugary sweetness. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a sensation of sweetness and lingering woody notes.