The Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 12.1 Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a masterpiece of dualism, where smoke and peat are balanced with fruity and floral notes. As the foundational control for the Octomore series, this whisky is presented by the renowned Bruichladdich Distillery as "an experiment within an experiment". Curated by Head Distiller Adam Hannett, this superior NAS single malt is crafted from slowly processed Scottish Concerto barley and aged for an estimated 5 years exclusively in first-fill ex-American bourbon casks. The stripped-back maturation process allows for a pure and sensory-driven focus on the flavor profile. Bottled at 59.9% ABV/130.8PPM, Octomore Edition 12.1 opens with a nose of honey-coated fruit, malt, smoke, and vanilla cream drizzled over fresh pastry. On the palate, the whisky offers notes of smoke, char, and minerals, balanced with lemon custard, toffee candies, herbs, and a hint of dehydrated banana. This is a true marvel in the world of single malt scotch whisky.