Bruichladdich Distillery

Octomore 16.2

ABV: 58.1% 70 cL

This single malt from Bruichladdich Distillery in the Islay region was created using 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley. It was aged for 5 years in a selection of Oloroso and Bordeaux cask before being finished in Madeira and Portugese Moscatel. It was malted to 101.4 PPM and bottled at 58.1% ABV, this liquid provides rich and complex flavour - caremalised sugar, roasted nuts and dried fruits abound, enveloped in sweet campfire smoke.

Nose

Soft dried fruit mingles with Octomore’s signature smoke. Sunbaked tropical fruit and delicate florals appear from earthy peat, accompanied by a subtle nuttiness and toasted oak. Notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom emerge, alongside sweet smoke and a fresh, salty breeze.

Palate

Rich and sweet smoke, followed by caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, and dried fruits. Subtle hints of candied peel and warming spices follow. The underlying peat adds depth and complexity, evoking the warmth of a campfire and a touch of sea salt.

Finish

A long, sweet and smoky finish, with a crisp maritime freshness and lingering wood spices.

£155.00

Tax included.

Pickup available at 472 Union Street
Octomore 16.2

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  • 472 Union Street

    Pickup available,usually ready in 2 hours

    Union Street
    472
    Aberdeen AB10 1TS
    United Kingdom

    +441224647433

PRODUCT INFO

Region Islay
Distillery Bruichladdich
Cask type Oloroso, Bordeaux, Madeira & Moscatel casks
Whisky type Single Malt

The Bruichladdich name comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'Bruthach a' Chladaich', which means brae by the shore. The distillery was founded in 1881 by the Harvey Brothers. The distillery changed hands many times until 1994 when it was shut down as 'surplus to requirements’. It remained mothballed until December 2000, when it was purchased by private investors. It took nearly six months to resume the distillation, as Bruichladdich had never seen any modernisation efforts from the previous owners. In 2012, it was taken over by Remy Cointreau. Today, Bruichladdich produces three different styles of whisky: their classic unpeated under the name Bruichladdich, heavily seated port Charlotte and the world’s most peaty malt - Octomore.

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