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The barley from which edition 12.3 is made comes from the Octomore farm, grown by James Brown. The barley was then distilled just 3 kilometers from where it was grown.
Octomore 12.3 is a single malt renowned for being one of the most peaty in the world with 118.1 ppm. Made from 100% barley from the Octomore farm on the island of Islay (Concerto variety) and Islay spring water. 2015 vintage made from barley harvested in 2014. Aging for 5 years: 75% in first-fill American whiskey barrels, 25% in first-fill sherry barrels (Jerez bodega Fernando de Castilla).
Nose : Light notes of figs, raisins and dates. Then peaty aromas and floral scents.
Mouth : Fruity and peppery notes then sweetness of barley sugar. Dominance of peat and dried fruits.
Finish : Aromas of charcoal, soot, dried figs. Iodized and lemony notes, bitter chocolate.