{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-1-scotch-whisky","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 59.7% ABV | 119.4 Proof | 700mL | 5 Years | 81.0 PPM | 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley | First-Fill Bourbon Barrels | Super-Heavily Peated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the benchmark expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining extreme peat with the precision, sweetness, and coastal character that have made Octomore one of Islay’s most distinctive single malts. Distilled from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland-grown Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e and malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, Edition 17.1 is aged for five years and bottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV (119.4 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky is matured full-term in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. Within the Octomore series, the “.1” release acts as the reference point, traditionally emphasizing Scottish barley and American oak maturation so the character of the spirit, peat, barley, and Islay maturation environment can remain clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its super-heavily peated designation and high bottling strength, Octomore 17.1 balances intense smoke with creamy vanilla, sweet malt, orchard fruit, maritime salinity, and dry earthy peat. The result demonstrates why Octomore is often described through Bruichladdich’s concept of \u003cstrong\u003e“The Impossible Equation”\u003c\/strong\u003e—young whisky, extremely high peat levels, and high strength delivered with surprising balance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet malt, creamy vanilla custard, pear drops, soft orchard fruit, malt syrup, and clean coastal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla milkshake, warm custard tart, sweet malt, pear, earthy peat smoke, smouldering oak, and maritime salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and dry with ash, charred oak, mineral salt, lingering malt sweetness, and persistent earthy peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the highly anticipated \u003cstrong\u003eBruichladdich Octomore 17 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e17.1 “Reference” expression\u003c\/strong\u003e against which the other releases in Series 17 can be compared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalted to an intense \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e for a super-heavily peated profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled entirely from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured full-term in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV (119.4 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombines powerful peat with vanilla, malt, pear, custard, coastal salt, oak, and ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrates Octomore’s signature contrast between \u003cstrong\u003eextreme peat intensity and unexpected elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced and matured at Bruichladdich Distillery on the island of Islay, Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 neat first in a quality whisky glass to experience the full interaction between sweet malt, first-fill bourbon oak, coastal salinity, and super-heavy peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 59.7% ABV, adding a small amount of water can be especially rewarding. Introduce water gradually to reveal additional vanilla, orchard fruit, malt sweetness, and maritime character beneath the smoke. Allowing the whisky several minutes to rest in the glass can also help its sweeter and more aromatic notes emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 is a five-year-old super-heavily peated Islay single malt made from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley, malted to 81.0 PPM and matured entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peaty is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 is malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly within Octomore’s super-heavily peated style. Despite the high peat level, the whisky balances its smoke with vanilla, sweet malt, fruit, and coastal salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 is aged for \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for its full maturation period in first-fill bourbon barrels on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV, equivalent to 119.4 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49059727900897,"sku":"087236701604","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.1SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1788898101","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-1-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}