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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.
 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.
Tasting Notes
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: 80.0 pctl
Value: $3.75 / pctl
Ardbeg Ardcore Committee Release
From a Distillery with more ups and downs that a pogoing punk comes Ardcore. Created with roasted black malt, roasted to the extreme, this spirit is all about what happens up front centre stage. The malt is what defines its distinctive profile. Described as tasting like 'biting on a spiky ball', Ardcore is a dram that wears its heart on its sleeve its black heart! Notes of charcoal and sweet smoke make for an in-your-face nose, while potent notes of aniseed and dark chocolate stamp this bottle out as one fit only for the most Ardcore of fans.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whiskybase: 86.70 pts 
Total Wine: 94.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts 
Part of the  Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy family of brands.
Note: This whisky is part of an ongoing series, with variability between each release due to differences in mash bill, barrels used, age profile, and others. If the specific version is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Spicy and savoury, Ardcore grips the senses with waves of marmite, burnt toast, chicory charcoal and infused coffee grounds making for a mosh pit in the glass. Like a safety pin through the septum, a classic Ardbeg herbal top note is present, while swirling, smoky bonfire and molasses loiter backstage.
Palate: A jaw dropping spicy and fiery mouthfeel leads to an explosion of rich, smoky flavours- cocoa powder, dark chocolate, peanut brittle toffee, smoked lime and a suggestion of soot and bonfire embers all pogo in unison on the palate. Amped up aniseed and malty biscuit elbow their way to the fore, punkturing taste buds.
Finish: In an altogether sweeter finish, long, lingering notes of treacle toffee, soot and smoke make for an anarchic, but delicious, aftertaste.
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