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Rank: 67.8 pctl
Value: $2.44 / pctl
Blended Scotch • $165.50 • 48.9% ABV
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Rank: 59.2 pctl
Value: $3.97 / pctl
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Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.1
The Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.1 is a 2023 release from the Islay-based distillery's renowned "super heavily peated" single malt series. The 14.1 serves as the foundational "backbone" of the 14th annual series, designed as a benchmark expression that showcases the raw, intense character of the 2017 vintage before other, more experimental casks in the series (14.2, 14.3, 14.4) are considered. It is known for balancing extreme smoke with surprising elegance and complexity.
Bruichladdich
[BREW-ick-LOD-dee]
Whisky • Scotch, Single Malt (Cask Strength)
Islay
$235.00
59.60% ABV
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 95.00 pts
Whiskybase: 87.14 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 95.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 80.00 pts
Part of the Remy Cointreau family of brands.
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Nose: Intense peat smoke is immediately balanced by sweet vanilla, creamy toffee, and bright citrus notes
Palate: The palate is exceptionally creamy, delivering a powerful surge of smoky caramel, toasted oak, and zesty lemon
Finish: It leaves a long, dry finish dominated by lingering bonfire smoke, earthy peat, and a delicate hint of maritime brine
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Rank: 67.8 pctl
Value: $2.44 / pctl
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Compass Box Flaming Heart
Compass Box Flaming Heart is a highly acclaimed, limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky first released in 2006. Renowned for balancing smoky, peaty Islay malts with the intense, spicy richness of custom-toasted French oak, this premium offering (typically ~48.9% ABV) is bottled naturally without chill-filtration, often highlighting caramel, clove, and bonfire smoke flavors
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 94.00 pts
Whiskybase: 87.00 pts
Total Wine: 76.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 95.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 88.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 95.00 pts
Independently Owned
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Nose: A high-energy aromatic explosion of smouldering peat embers, roasted vanilla, candied ginger, and maritime cigar wrapper
Palate: Unctuous and rich, featuring a complex battle between thick bacon fat smoke, salted caramel, and sharp baking spices on a velvety, waxy mouthfeel
Finish: Long, intense, and smoky, leaving a lasting impression of ashy wood, sea salt, and a lingering warming spice.
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