Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.2 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.2 is part of the world's most heavily peated single malt Scotch series, 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 spent 5 years maturing across a combination of first fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, first fill and second fill Amarone wine casks, followed by a final year in Pauillac wine casks, a uniquely wine-forward maturation profile within the Octomore lineup.
Bottled at cask strength 57.7% ABV with no chill filtration or added color, the nose brings rich, warm amber color with juicy fig jam, orange peel, caramel, toffee, and subtle floral notes layered over intense peat smoke. The palate delivers bold campfire smoke alongside caramel, baking spice, peach, vanilla, maple syrup, and cherry, finishing long, luxurious, and smoky with wine-driven red and dark fruit throughout.
Despite its extreme peat level, the European wine cask influence tames and rounds out the smoke into something more oily and approachable than typical Octomore releases, making this a standout pick for peat lovers and serious Islay collectors chasing one of Bruichladdich's most experimental annual expressions.
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 14.2 is part of the world's most heavily peated single malt Scotch series, 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 spent 5 years maturing across a combination of first fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, first fill and second fill Amarone wine casks, followed by a final year in Pauillac wine casks, a uniquely wine-forward maturation profile within the Octomore lineup.
Bottled at cask strength 57.7% ABV with no chill filtration or added color, the nose brings rich, warm amber color with juicy fig jam, orange peel, caramel, toffee, and subtle floral notes layered over intense peat smoke. The palate delivers bold campfire smoke alongside caramel, baking spice, peach, vanilla, maple syrup, and cherry, finishing long, luxurious, and smoky with wine-driven red and dark fruit throughout.
Despite its extreme peat level, the European wine cask influence tames and rounds out the smoke into something more oily and approachable than typical Octomore releases, making this a standout pick for peat lovers and serious Islay collectors chasing one of Bruichladdich's most experimental annual expressions.
