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.