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  • Octomore 17.1 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.7% 70cl

Octomore 17.1 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.7% 70cl

  • 59.7%
  • 70cl
  • Scotch Whisky

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Octomore 17.2 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.5% 70cl

Octomore 17.2 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.5% 70cl

Octomore is the experimental, heavily peated expression from Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. Version 17.1 was created with 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley which has been peated to a level of 81 ppm. It was fully matured in first fill bourbon barrels for over 5 years. The 'x.1' bottlings are always matured in ex Bourbon or American Whiskey casks, making them the perfect reference point for the series.

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Colour – Pale winter gold

Nose – Clean and precise at first, opening on sweet malt and creamy vanilla custard. Charred American oak brings toasted coconut and butterscotch, while delicate citrus peel and green melon lend freshness. Smoke rises gently rather than dominates — glowing peat embers and the distant memory of a beach bonfire carried on a salty Atlantic breeze. With time, floral barley notes, soft ginger spice and a distinct minerality emerge, anchoring the dram in its coastal origin.

Palate – Texture leads the experience — viscous, mouth-coating and richly sweet. The high strength brings peppery heat without force. Vanilla milkshake, Scottish tablet and warm custard tart meet pear drops and malt syrup. The peat builds in waves: dry, earthy smoke then smouldering oak and ash, with Octomore’s signature balance. Salinity cuts through the sweetness, creating clarity with hints of coconut and gentle oak spice adding depth.

Finish – Long and evolving. Sweetness fades to dry minerality, then lingering peat smoke and warm embers. Maritime salt and soft char persist, leaving a powerful, resonant smokiness that belies the spirit’s elegance.
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay Whisky
Bottling
Official
Brand
Bruichladdich
Attributes
Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
Listed in
Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Whisky, Islay Whisky
Age
5 Year Old
Vintage
2020
Size
70cl
Alc Vol
59.7%
Cask Type
Bourbon Cask

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