Bruichladdich Octomore 15.2

This rather complex whisky starts off just like the 15.1 using the same barley, malted at the same 108.2PPM. It is during the maturation that the Octomore 15.2 shifts. For its initial maturation period, this whisky is aged in a combination of second-fill wine and second-fill bourbon casks. The liquid is then finished in first-fill cognac casks. 

The result is a whisky with elegance and complexity on the palate with nutmeg, toffee and vanilla notes appearing in harmony with some delicate floral notes and the deep peaty flavour expected from Octomore whiskies. 

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.