Description
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.3
Single Field Barley. Peat with Provenance.
The final chapter in the Octomore 16 trilogy, Edition 16.3 is a tribute to place, patience, and purity. Distilled in 2019 from the 2018 harvest of Concerto barley grown in Church Field on Octomore Farm, this 5-year-old single malt explores the influence of Islay terroir with remarkable depth. Peated to 189.5 PPM, its matured in a mix of bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximnez casks, offering a layered profile that balances intense smoke with floral elegance.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Blooming heather, distant bonfire smoke, barley sugar, lemon zest, and green apple peel
- Palate: Honeyed malt, toasted grain, orchard fruits, citrus, vanilla, and coconutty gorse
- Finish: Sweet barley, subtle florals, beach bonfire smoke, citrus, and minerality
Key Features
- PPM: 189.5 (phenol parts per million)
- Age: 5 Years
- Cask Type: Bourbon, Sauternes, Pedro Ximnez
- ABV: 61.6% (123.2 Proof)
- Barley: 100% Islay-grown Concerto from Octomore Farm
- Style: Super-Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt
Distillery Philosophy
Octomore 16.3 shifts the spotlight from cask influence to spirit character, showcasing the elegance and complexity of homegrown barley. Its a whisky for contemplationa quiet giant that rewards slow exploration and reveals the soul of Islay in every sip.
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