🥃 Bruichladdich Octomore
Series of the most heavily peated single malts from Bruichladdich on Islay; first release in 2008; 80 to over 160 ppm according to sources.
Bruichladdich Octomore is a series of the most heavily peated single malts from the Bruichladdich distillery on the island of Islay. The first release appeared in 2008. Sources disagree on the peat level: Whiskypedia writes about more than 80 ppm, while Difford's Guide gives 160 ppm and more. The exact figure depends on the release.
Octomore comes out as separate numbered releases, which one review describes as limited batches of extremely heavily peated whisky. It is therefore not one unchanging drink but a line in which each release has its own data on barley, peat, casks and strength. According to Difford's Guide, one version is made only from Scottish barley. Strength and casks are not given in these sources, so check the label.
Why this matters to you. Octomore is more of a tasting series for people who already know the Islay style, so compare it with Port Charlotte and The Classic Laddie rather than with everyday whiskies. Always check the release number, the ppm and the strength. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | first release of the series in 2008; distillery founded 1881 |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky; Islay) |
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | heavily peated barley malt; from 80 to over 160 ppm according to sources |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years by law; depends on the release |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | depends on the release; see the label |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Bruichladdich Octomore → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Bruichladdich, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Peated whisky
- Related to
- 🥃 Islay whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie, 🥃 Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie, 🥃 Bruichladdich Port Charlotte, 🥃 Bruichladdich Port Charlotte
Frequently asked questions
Is Octomore the most peated whisky in the world?
The distillery positions it that way, according to Difford's Guide, since 2008. This is a self-described characteristic of the series, and comparisons with other whiskies depend on the measurement method.
How many ppm are in Octomore?
Sources give from more than 80 to more than 160 ppm; check the figure for the specific release.
Is Octomore one permanent product?
No. It is a series of numbered releases, each with its own characteristics.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky — Malted barley is the base of whisky: malt enzymes convert starch in the mash, and EU whisky is distilled below 94.8% vol.
- 🥃 Islay whisky — Protected locality of Scotch whisky: the name Islay may appear only on Scotch distilled on the island of Islay, which has 10 distilleries.
- 🥃 Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie — Unpeated single malt from Bruichladdich made from 100% Scottish barley; no age statement; 50% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie · 🥃 Bruichladdich Port Charlotte · 🥃 Ardmore Legacy · 🥃 Caol Ila 18 Year Old · 🥃 Caol Ila 25 Year Old · 🥃 Caol Ila Moch
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Scotchwhisky.com Whiskypedia: Bruichladdich (Port Charlotte 40 ppm, first bottling 2006; Octomore 80+ ppm, first release 2008)
- Difford's Guide: Bruichladdich Distillery history (1881, 2001 relaunch, Rémy Cointreau 2012, Octomore from 2008, Islay Barley from 2004)
- Difford's Guide: Bruichladdich Distillery (Islay, Loch Indaal, 1881; Rémy Cointreau; Classic Laddie unpeated; Port Charlotte 40 ppm; Octomore 160 ppm+; no chill-filtration or caramel)
- Adventures in Whiskey: Bruichladdich & Port Charlotte (Classic Laddie unpeated 50 %; Port Charlotte Scottish Barley 40 ppm, 50 %; Octomore as super-peated limited releases)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: Scotch Whisky (min. 3 years, oak up to 700 l, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)