Octomore 16.1 59.3% 700ml

Octomore 16.1 represents the reference point for the 16th series of Bruichladdich's legendary super-heavily peated single malt. Distilled in 2019 from 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley from the 2018 harvest, this remarkable whisky is matured entirely in first-fill American oak bourbon barrels for five years on Islay, creating The Impossible Equation of intense peat smoke paired with surprising elegance.

Region – Islay
Casks – 100% first-fill American oak bourbon barrels
Age – 5 years
ABV – 59.3%
Phenol Content – 101.4 PPM (Super Heavily Peated)
Barley – 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto

Tasting profile
Nose: salted caramel, honeyed melon and apricot with dark chocolate, fresh citrus and maritime minerality.
Palate: intense peat smoke balanced with sweet vanilla, coconut and tropical fruits with earthy undertones and coastal salinity.
Finish: long and powerful with lingering smoke, chocolate and a wave of mineral complexity.