Scotch (Single Malt)

Octomore (current release)

Bruichladdich · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

One of the most heavily peated whiskies made anywhere, released annually.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Bruichladdich
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 59.5-65% · 119-130 proof
• Age: 5 years (consistent across recent editions)
• Typical price: $140-180

Tasting profile

• Nose: Heavy smoke layered with ripe fruit — cherry, apricot, caramelized apple
• Palate: Oily, smoky, sweet peat, chili spice, stone fruit
• Finish: Long, smoky, lingering spice
• Best for: Peat lovers seeking the most extreme end of the Islay spectrum — check the edition's PPM