Official Tasting Notes
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.
Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 – 5 Year Old 700ml 58.1%
$290.00
Phenol Level – 101.4 parts per million (PPM)
Details
700ml: 58.1%alc
Age: 5 years
Region: Islay
Barley Type: 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley
Cask type: Oloroso/Bordeaux – Madeira/Moscatel finish.
Bottler: Bruichladdich Distillery
Distillation date: 2019 from the 2018 harvest
Release Date: November 2025 (AU)
Description
Born from the same batch of Scottish barley peated to 101.4ppm like the 16.1, Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 is an Islay rebel with serious style. It’s aged in a bold mix of Oloroso and Bordeaux casks, then takes a flavour-packed detour through Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel casks.
Expect layers of caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, and dried fruits, all swirling together in a haze of sweet campfire smoke, a deliciously daring dram from the heart of Scotland.
Head distiller Adam Hannett comments:
“Octomore 16.2 is a captivating exploration of contrasting elements. The powerful peat smoke finds a perfect counterpoint in the rich, nuanced sweetness derived from the finishing casks. The result is a multilayered and deeply satisfying dram, showcasing both elegance and robust character. This is a whisky that demands attention and rewards patience, revealing its intricacies with each sip”.
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