Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.1 is the foundation expression of the 14th annual Octomore series, the world's most heavily peated single malt Scotch line, produced at Bruichladdich's Islay distillery. Distilled in 2017 from a 2016 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley malted to an intense 128.9 PPM, this expression matured for 5 years entirely in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, serving as the benchmark against which the more experimental 14.2 and 14.3 editions are compared.
Bottled at cask strength 59.6% ABV with no chill filtration or added color, the nose brings sweet caramel and vanilla cutting through Octomore's signature dry, sooty smoke, elevated with bright citrus, roasted coffee, and subtle spice. The palate is smooth and oily, delivering clotted cream, toffee, white chocolate, and toasted teacake alongside heavy peat, finishing long with oily smoke, vanilla, burnt heather, and a hint of salt spray.
Despite its near 120 proof strength and massive peat level, Octomore 14.1 remains remarkably approachable and well balanced, making it a standout introduction to the Octomore series and a must-have for serious Islay whisky collectors chasing the purest expression of the annual lineup.
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.1 is the foundation expression of the 14th annual Octomore series, the world's most heavily peated single malt Scotch line, produced at Bruichladdich's Islay distillery. Distilled in 2017 from a 2016 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley malted to an intense 128.9 PPM, this expression matured for 5 years entirely in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, serving as the benchmark against which the more experimental 14.2 and 14.3 editions are compared.
Bottled at cask strength 59.6% ABV with no chill filtration or added color, the nose brings sweet caramel and vanilla cutting through Octomore's signature dry, sooty smoke, elevated with bright citrus, roasted coffee, and subtle spice. The palate is smooth and oily, delivering clotted cream, toffee, white chocolate, and toasted teacake alongside heavy peat, finishing long with oily smoke, vanilla, burnt heather, and a hint of salt spray.
Despite its near 120 proof strength and massive peat level, Octomore 14.1 remains remarkably approachable and well balanced, making it a standout introduction to the Octomore series and a must-have for serious Islay whisky collectors chasing the purest expression of the annual lineup.
