Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3

The second most heavily peated Octomore whisky to date. This formidable single malt was distilled using Islay barley from Octomore farm peated to a whopping 307.2 PPM. The whisky was patiently distilled to enhance its character and provenance. The spirit was then aged in a combination of first-fill Bourbon casks and first-fill Oloroso casks sourced from the accoladed Fernando de Castilla sherry house in Jerez, Spain. It was bottled at 5 years of age at 61.3% ABV.

Expect the most robust palate of this release with a rich and almost viscous mouth feel. Sea spray, dried fruit, orange peel and toasted oak notes will emerge together with the deep peaty notes we all know and love. 

Bruichladdich Distillery

This distillery was built in 1881 by the owners of grain whisky distilleries in Glasgow. This distillery (and the two grain distilleries) were used to supply the market with blended whisky. When the distillery was built, it differentiated itself from other Islay distilleries for its modern design and tall stills which produced a lighter spirit.

The distillery was badly affected by a fire in 1934 and, after it refurbished, it went through many changes of ownership. In 2001 a group of investors acquired it and promptly appointed legendary distiller Jim McEwan as head of distillation.

Under that ownership, the distillery was revitalised and acquired cult status among whisky enthusiasts. Remy Cointreau, the current owners, took over it in 2012.

The spirit produced at the distillery has a distinctive freshness and acidity. This characteristic shines even the most heavily peated expression from the distillery: Octomore.