Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1 Vol.59,1% Cl.70

Octomore 15.1 is the world's most heavily peated whisky, clocking in at 108.2 ppm; this single malt is aged for 5 years.

The 2024 annual edition of the Bruichladdich Octomore Islay whisky, designated 15.1.

This island single malt is richly peated, complex, and intense, yet possesses the great balance and elegance characteristic of the Bruichladdich distillery.

To produce the Octomore 15.1—which reaches 108.2 ppm—only organic Scottish Concerto barley was used, grown by the distillery itself in Scotland.

Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1 was aged for 5 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a full strength of 59.1% ABV.

It features a lingering finish with notes of smoked spices and a touch of oak; adding water reveals fruity undertones.

The 5-year-old Octomore 15.1 is a whisky for enthusiasts and collectors.

Presented in an elegant grey tube, it makes a highly appreciated gift.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Orange, dried fruit, almonds, and honey. Peat dominates, accompanied by notes of oak and hay.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied. Abundant fruit and syrup notes. Blackcurrant, strawberries, creamy texture, and stewed fruit. Finish: persistent, with notes of smoked spices and a touch of oak; adding water reveals fruity undertones.

To pair with Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1, we recommend Triple Maduro cigars—the only ones capable of standing up to the power of this heavily peated Bruichladdich single malt!