Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 is a masterclass in balance and intensitya super-heavily peated single malt that weds Octomores legendary smoke with the richness of wine cask maturation. Deeply aromatic, textural, and complex, its an extraordinary whisky where boldness meets elegance in perfect harmony.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Distilled on Islay at the Bruichladdich Distillery, Octomore 16.2 continues the acclaimed super-heavily peated lineage. Made from 100% Scottish Concerto barley, it boasts a phenol level of 170 PPM, pushing the limits of peated whisky while maintaining remarkable finesse. Aged for five years, the 16.2 expression underwent a nuanced maturation journeyinitially matured in ex-American whiskey casks before being re-casked into a selection of first-fill and second-fill European oak wine barrels, including Ribera del Duero, Chinon, and Rhne varieties. Bottled at 58.3% ABV, it is non-chill filtered and natural in color, encapsulating the Octomore philosophy of raw, unfiltered Islay power shaped through intelligent cask craft.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Smoky black fruit and red wine richness lead, followed by roasted coffee, honeyed malt, and subtle coastal minerality.

• Palate: A deep interplay of peat smoke, dark berry compote, charred oak, and sweet vanilla, with earthy spice and cocoa emerging mid-palate; structured yet silky.

• Finish: Lingering and layeredpeat, dried fruit, and toasted oak combine with gentle maritime salinity and soft tannins.

Quick Overview

Specification Details ABV 58.3% Age 5 Years Region Islay, Scotland Peat Level 170 PPM Cask Type American whiskey casks and European oak wine barrels (Ribera del Duero, Rhne, Chinon) Barley Variety 100% Scottish Concerto barley Aromas Red fruit, smoke, oak, espresso, coastal air Flavors Peat, dark berries, vanilla, spice, cocoa Style / Identity Super-heavily peated Islay malt with rich wine-cask complexity