Bruichladdich Octomore
98/100
- Price Range
- $275-$315
- Batch
- 15.1
- Style
- Single malt
- Age
- 5 years
- Country
- Scotland
- ABV
- 59%
- Volume
- 700ml
- Appearance
- Golden caramel showcasing its natural color from bourbon barrel aging.
- Nose
- Wood layered with vanilla and honey. Hints of citrus fruits, oil and soft peat.
- Palate
- Smooth malt that is surprisingly reserved but delivering rich sweetness of toffee and smoky peat.
- Finish
- Sweet honey woody finish, with a spicy well rounded smoke that lingers.
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Flavour Profile
Fruit
Malt
Marine
Mineral
Oil
Smoke
Spice
Sweet
Wood
Review
Not for me
I liked it
I loved it!
This was only our bucket list for some time and it does not disappoint. The complexity and depth of flavour is off the charts, but warning this is a very heavily peated whiskey - so if smoke is not your thing then this is not going to be for you. For those that love Laphroaig, then this is in that league - and then some. While the smoke is intense, there is also a surprising sweetness with vanilla and wood notes with just a hint of sea spray and fruit.
- Two Whiskey Guys, 2025
Food Pairing
This whiskey pairs beautifully with:
Occasion
Definitely one to savour slowly and share with very good friends around a charcuterie board.
Right for you?
If you like strong bold peat smoke flavours then this is an absolute must try.
Flavour Profile
Fruit
Malt
Marine
Mineral
Oil
Smoke
Spice
Sweet
Wood