Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 58.1% ABV (116.2 Proof) | Aged 5 Years | Super-Heavily Peated | 700mL

Process & Profile

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a wine-cask-driven expression within the Octomore Series 16, produced at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. Distilled from 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley, this release is peated to approximately 101.4 PPM, delivering Octomore’s signature intensity while allowing cask influence to play a central role. The whisky is matured for five years across a complex cask recipe that includes Oloroso sherry and Bordeaux wine casks, followed by finishing in Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel casks. This layered maturation brings sweetness, dried fruit, and floral richness to balance the powerful peat smoke. Bottled at 58.1% ABV, it is released without chill filtration or added color.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet peat smoke, honeyed florals, orange blossom, and coastal freshness.

• Palate: Caramelized sugar, roasted nuts, dried figs, red berries, and polished oak beneath rich smoke.

• Finish: Long and warming with sweet smoke, dried fruit, maritime spice, and lingering oak.

What Makes It Special

• Super-heavily peated to approximately 101.4 PPM.

• Aged 5 years with a complex wine-cask maturation and finishing regimen.

• Uses Oloroso, Bordeaux, Madeira, and Moscatel casks for layered sweetness and depth.

• Bottled at 58.1% ABV for bold structure and intensity.

• Released in 700mL format, consistent with modern Scotch standards.

How to Enjoy

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open its rich wine-cask sweetness and soften the peat intensity. Slow sipping allows the interplay of smoke, dried fruit, and oak to evolve across the palate, making it ideal for experienced peat enthusiasts.

FAQ

1. What is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a super-heavily peated Islay single malt aged five years and matured in multiple wine cask types.

2. What does Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky taste like?
It delivers sweet peat smoke layered with caramelized sugar, dried fruit, red berries, floral notes, and a long, warming finish.

3. What proof is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 116.2 proof (58.1% ABV).

4. How is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky made?
It is distilled from heavily peated Concerto barley, aged five years in Oloroso and Bordeaux casks, and finished in Madeira and Moscatel casks without chill filtration or added color.

5. Where can I buy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
You can purchase Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.