Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel

Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel

7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 8 years old, 64.5%

Distilled on 5th November 2014, this whisky spent its whole 8-year life maturing in cask #5391. Peated to a whopping 139.5PPM, the maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from the Jim Beam distillery.

Bottled on 22nd February 2023 as Release 7.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 64.5% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 228 bottles.

£265 (£220.83 ex. UK VAT)

Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE

Aromas - Brilliant opening aromas of peat moorlands in summer with the wind blowing in from the Ocean. The maritime influence works beautifully with the phenol notes from the heather covered peat fields. It’s a unique overture for the olfactory senses to enjoy.

Marine breezes, peat smoke, mellow oak, bourbon-soaked barrels, passion, pride and the skills of the distillers, it’s all as one in a Hebridean halo. Breathe deeply and enjoy the magic that is Islay.

Palate - The spirit is strong, smoky, warm and absolutely unique. Hand crafted, no computers, no nonsense, but packed with all the character of Islay and its people. The flavours of malt, the oak, the location, the Distillers and full maturation by the Atlantic Ocean. The barley grown on the Island, the farmers & their families make this a spirit that truly reflects the character of its birthplace.