Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 59.5% ABV | 119 Proof | 700mL | 5 Years | 81.0 PPM | 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley | Port Cask Finish | Super-Heavily Peated

Process & Profile

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky explores the influence of wine and fortified-wine casks on Octomore’s super-heavily peated Islay spirit. Made from the same batch of 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley as Octomore 17.1 and malted to 81.0 PPM, Edition 17.2 provides a direct comparison to its bourbon-cask-focused counterpart while introducing a dramatically different maturation profile.

Distilled in 2020 from the 2019 barley harvest, the whisky is aged for five years. It spends four years in second-fill French oak casks that previously matured Californian red wine and then bourbon before holding Octomore, followed by a finish in first-fill Port barriques. Bruichladdich had not previously matured Octomore using this exact cask combination, giving 17.2 a distinctive balance of red fruit, spice, citrus, oak, maritime character, and persistent peat smoke.

Bottled at a powerful 59.5% ABV (119 proof), Octomore 17.2 retains the intensity expected from the series while the Port influence adds rich berry sweetness and depth. The result is a particularly fruit-driven Octomore expression where raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, raisin, citrus, sweet malt, pepper, and dry smoke come together around the whisky’s unmistakable Islay character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe red fruit, raspberry and blackcurrant preserves, stone fruit jam, floral sweetness, toasted oak, clove, aniseed, coconut, ginger, and dry wood-fired smoke.

• Palate: Strawberry, blackberry, cassis, barley sugar, dark syrup, peppery peat smoke, lemon zest, lime oil, oak tannin, and warming spice.

• Finish: Long and luxurious with raisins, toasted oak, sweet malt, maritime salt, char, soft spice, and lingering peat smoke.

What Makes It Special

• Part of the limited Bruichladdich Octomore 17 Series.

• Malted to a super-heavy 81.0 PPM.

• Made from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley.

• Uses the same barley batch as Octomore 17.1, allowing a direct exploration of how different casks transform the whisky.

• Distilled in 2020 from the 2019 harvest.

• Aged for 5 years on Islay.

• Matured for four years in second-fill French oak previously used for Californian red wine and bourbon.

• Finished in first-fill Port barriques for additional red-fruit richness and spice.

• Represents the first time Octomore spirit has been matured using this specific cask combination.

• Bottled at 59.5% ABV (119 proof).

• Offers a distinctly fruit-forward interpretation of Octomore, combining berries, citrus, sweet malt, pepper, oak, maritime salinity, and intense peat smoke.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 neat first to experience the contrast between its intense peat smoke and rich Port-influenced fruit character. Allow the whisky several minutes to rest in the glass so the raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, toasted oak, spice, citrus, and sweet malt notes can develop.

At 59.5% ABV, a small amount of water can reveal additional layers of berry fruit, citrus oils, barley sweetness, and spice while softening the alcohol intensity. Adding water gradually is especially useful for exploring how the Port cask finish interacts with Octomore’s earthy, peppery peat.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 is a 5-year-old super-heavily peated Islay single malt made from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley, malted to 81.0 PPM and matured in a unique combination of French oak and first-fill Port barriques.

2. How peaty is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 is malted to 81.0 PPM, the same peat level as Octomore 17.1. Its Port-influenced maturation adds substantial fruit and sweetness around the whisky’s intense smoke.

3. What casks are used for Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Octomore 17.2 spends four years in second-fill French oak casks that previously matured Californian red wine and then bourbon before Octomore, before being finished in first-fill Port barriques.

4. What is the difference between Bruichladdich Octomore 17.1 and Octomore 17.2?
   Both Octomore 17.1 and 17.2 use the same batch of 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley malted to 81.0 PPM. Octomore 17.1 focuses on first-fill bourbon maturation, while Octomore 17.2 uses French oak with previous red wine and bourbon influence followed by a Port barrique finish, creating a richer profile of berries, spice, citrus, and sweet fruit.

5. Where can I buy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Octomore, Islay single malt Scotch, heavily peated whisky, and limited-edition spirits.