Size: 750ML

Proof: 115.4

PPM: 128.9

Product Description:

Prepare for an elemental journey with Octomore 14.2, where Islays legendary peat meets the elegance of wine cask artistry. Crafted from Scottish-grown Concerto barley and malted to an astonishing 128.9 PPM, this expression rises from that smoke-laden base into nuanced territory aged in a masterful combination of Oloroso sherry (40%), first-fill Amarone (16%), and second-fill Amarone casks (44%), all nestled in French oak. The result is a bold, balanced, and peerless rendition of peated whisky.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep amber, echoing both peat smoke and rich wine casks.
• Nose: Intoxicating waves of leather, prunes, red currant, and malted barley, wrapped in toasted oak. Subtle spices cinnamon, green apple, and black pepper drift through hints of dry, brooding smoke, burnt heather, and pipe tobacco.
• Palate: The peat remains powerful yet controlled. It converges with lush red fruits, vanilla, charred oak, and a savory interplay of sea-spray, cinnamon sugar, strawberry cream, and nougat. Rich caramel and toffee notes are supported by gentle cereal maltiness.
• Finish: Long and resonant wine sweetness and oak tannins fade gracefully, leaving the peats smoky echo, red berries, spice, and smoky clarity lingering in the air.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat Let each layer unfold over time: peat, fruit, spice, smoke pure Islay craftsmanship.
• With a Few Drops of Water Opens the wine-cask influence while keeping that peaty backbone intact.
• Signature Cocktail (Peat & Port Neat):
  
• 2 oz Octomore 14.2
• tsp port reduction
• Stir gently over ice, strain into a chilled rocks glass, garnish with a charred orange peel flame. A smoky toast to the Highlands meeting the vineyards.

Why It Matters

Octomore 4.2 is not just another octomore its a study in contrast and cohesion. The peats raw power is tamed and harmonized by rich, wine-cask maturation, forging an expressive whisky thats both audacious and refined. A limited-edition collectors dram and a benchmark for peat lovers seeking elegance alongside intensity.