Octomore
- Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery (Octomore is Bruichladdich’s ultra-peated range)
- Location: Bruichladdich
- Founded: Bruichladdich in 1881, Octomore launched in 2002
- Owner: Bruichladdich Distillery Company
- Distinctive feature:
- Octomore is known as the world’s peatiest whisky, with phenol levels of 100–200+ ppm
- Made from local Islay barley and water, with precision in distillation and maturation
- Various limited editions and bottlings, often with a focus on cask selection and strength
- Despite its extreme peateness, Octomore often displays surprisingly complex fruity and spicy notes
💡 Fun fact: Octomore challenges traditional Islay conventions by combining both extreme peat smoke and an elegant, complex flavour, making it a cult favourite among whisky fans.
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