Octomore 17.2

In their words - Bruichladdich Distillery has launched Octomore 17 Series, its annual release of Octomore super-heavily peated Islay single malt whisky.  Octomore defines a paradox: despite high peating levels (PPM), Bruichladdich’s tall, narrow-necked stills produce a liquid that is astonishingly balanced and elegant. It invites the consumer to experience a spirit that defies its own raw metrics. It’s the trinity of high PPM, young age and near cask strength ABV that makes Octomore unlike any other whisky in the world.

17.2 is a compelling second step in the 17 Series journey, a double wood maturation of super heavily peated single malt whisky. The spirit has been aged for four years in second-fill French oak that latterly matured bourbon then finished in first-fill Port barriques.

Ripe red berries, stone fruit jam, and floral Turkish Delight lead, layered with toasted oak, clove, and aniseed spice. Dry wood smoke, barley, leather, and coastal iodine add depth, while coconut and ginger bring warmth and balance.

Rich and silky, with wine-poached berries, cassis, and dark syrup sweetness.  Peat smoke, citrus zest, and earthy spice build through the palate, while oak tannins add depth and balance.

Long and luxurious, with raisins, toasted oak, and sweet malt giving way to maritime salt, char, lingering peat smoke, and soft spice.

A rich and vibrant whisky where port cask fruit and spice complement, rather than overshadow, the barley and peat. Elegant on the nose yet deeply smoky in structure, it is balanced and beautifully composed.

Deep amber.