Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.1
Super-Heavily Peated. Surprisingly Elegant.
The gateway to the Octomore 16 series, Edition 16.1 is a bold yet refined statement of Islay’s peated tradition. Crafted from 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley and peated to 101.4 PPM, this 5-year-old single malt is matured exclusively in first-fill American oak bourbon barrels, delivering a powerful yet nuanced profile that defies expectations.
? Tasting Notes
- Nose: Sea spray, orchard fruits, dried heather, camomile, and delicate peat smoke
- Palate: Salted caramel, honeyed melon, apricot, chocolate, coconut, and earthy minerality
- Finish: Lingering peat smoke, black pepper, sea salt, and toffee
? Key Features
- PPM: 101.4 (phenol parts per million)
- Age: 5 Years
- Cask Type: 100% first-fill bourbon barrels
- ABV: 59.3% (118.6 Proof)
- Barley: 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto
- Style: Super-Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt
? Distillery Philosophy
Octomore 16.1 embodies the “.1” lineage—a reference point for the series’ unorthodox experimentation. It balances robust peat smoke with a delicate interplay of sweet, salty, and smoky elements, rewarding patient exploration and challenging conventional expectations of peated whisky.
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