Octomore 16.1 (Bruichladdich), 101.4 PPM Islay Single Malt, 59.3%

Introduction

Octomore 16.1 represents Bruichladdich’s progressive approach to Islay single malt, where extreme peat is combined with refined craftsmanship. This is the world’s most heavily peated whisky, challenging conventional perceptions of what peat can contribute to a whisky’s flavor profile.

Production Method

• Ingredients: 100% Scottish mainland barley of the Concerto variety, malted to 101.4 PPM
• Distillation Process: Double distillation in Bruichladdich’s traditional copper pot stills on Islay
• Maturation: 5 years of aging in first-fill bourbon casks, contributing vanilla and caramel notes
• Special Techniques: Extreme peat malting creates the highest PPM value in the whisky world

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sea spray and orchard fruits enveloped in delicate peat smoke, dried heather, chamomile, vanilla pod, toasted almond, cedar, smoked paprika, and iodine
• Taste: Immediate yet gentle peat smoke followed by salted caramel, honeydew melon and apricot, sweet malt sugars, cinnamon, star anise, sea salt, caramel, chocolate, and coconut with soft earthy minerality
• Finish: Long and persistent with characteristic peat smoke at its center, black pepper and caramel interwoven with sea salt

Recommended Serving

• Serving Temperature: Room temperature (18-20°C)
• Glass Recommendation: Glencairn glass or copita for optimal aroma release
• Serving Ideas: Neat with a few drops of water to open up the flavor profile, let the whisky rest for 10-15 minutes
• Food Pairings: Smoked salmon, dark chocolate with sea salt, or strong cheeses such as Roquefort

Product Specifications

• Alcohol Content: 59.3% (cask strength)
• Bottle Size: 70 cl
• Country/Region of Origin: Scotland, Islay
• Certifications/Awards: Official bottling from Bruichladdich Distillery

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Octomore 16.1 masterfully demonstrates how extreme peat can be united with elegant complexity and surprising finesse.

As part of Octomore’s exclusive series, this whisky is produced in very limited quantities, making each bottle a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts.

Bruichladdich’s position as Islay’s most innovative distillery is supported by decades of expertise in extreme peat malting and precise distillation.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky experts worldwide recognize the Octomore series as the ultimate test of what peated whisky can be when craftsmanship meets innovation.

Enthusiasts who invest in Octomore become part of an exclusive group that appreciates the absolute outer limits of whisky artistry.

This expression has cemented its place as a reference point for what is possible within peated single malt whisky.

From Bruichladdich to You

By choosing Octomore 16.1, you support Bruichladdich’s dedicated work in exploring new territories within whisky production.

The distillery’s passionate team shares your love for extraordinary taste experiences and continuous innovation.

As part of the Octomore community, you become part of the whisky world’s most adventurous journey – time to experience the intensity yourself.