Bruichladdich Octomore 16.3 Super Heavily Peated 700ML

Bruichladdich Octomore 16.3 is a 5‑year, super‑peated (189.5 ppm) single malt from barley grown at Octomore Farm itself. Aged in bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximénez casks, and bottled at 61.6% ABV, it’s the boldest in the 16 series—intense smoke, salty edge, and farm‑driven nuance.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Ripe barley, honeyed malt, citrus peel, sea salt, delicate smoke, orchard fruit, and toasted grain.

Taste: Dense smoke layers, toasted grain, dried fruit, honey, cinnamon spice, and saline minerality.

Finish: Long and powerful, with lingering peat, sweet dark fruit, oak spice, and an earthy saline echo.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does this taste like? A maximal smoky whisky with complexity—fruit, honey, salt, and bold peat in harmony.

What foods pair well with this? Smoked meats, blue cheese, charred shellfish, or contemplative sipping.

What is this also known as? Octomore 16.3, Islay farm‑grown Octomore.

Why Buy Octomore?

16.3 represents Octomore’s frontier—highest peat, single‑farm barley, bold yet crafted complexity. A trophy for peat enthusiasts.