{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-2","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIslay 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich 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 \u003cstrong\u003esame batch of 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley as Octomore 17.1\u003c\/strong\u003e and malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, Edition 17.2 provides a direct comparison to its bourbon-cask-focused counterpart while introducing a dramatically different maturation profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in \u003cstrong\u003e2020 from the 2019 barley harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whisky is aged for five years. It spends \u003cstrong\u003efour years in second-fill French oak casks that previously matured Californian red wine and then bourbon before holding Octomore\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a finish in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV (119 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe red fruit, raspberry and blackcurrant preserves, stone fruit jam, floral sweetness, toasted oak, clove, aniseed, coconut, ginger, and dry wood-fired smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, blackberry, cassis, barley sugar, dark syrup, peppery peat smoke, lemon zest, lime oil, oak tannin, and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and luxurious with raisins, toasted oak, sweet malt, maritime salt, char, soft spice, and lingering 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 limited \u003cstrong\u003eBruichladdich Octomore 17 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalted to a super-heavy \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses the same barley batch as Octomore 17.1, allowing a direct exploration of how different casks transform the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled in 2020 from the 2019 harvest\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 for four years in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-fill French oak previously used for Californian red wine and bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional red-fruit richness and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresents the first time Octomore spirit has been matured using this specific cask combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV (119 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers a distinctly fruit-forward interpretation of Octomore, combining berries, citrus, sweet malt, pepper, oak, maritime salinity, and intense peat smoke.\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 17.2 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\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 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 is a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year-old super-heavily peated Islay single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peaty is Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 is malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same peat level as Octomore 17.1. Its Port-influenced maturation adds substantial fruit and sweetness around the whisky’s intense smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used for Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctomore 17.2 spends four years in \u003cstrong\u003esecond-fill French oak casks that previously matured Californian red wine and then bourbon before Octomore\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being finished in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Bruichladdich Octomore 17.1 and Octomore 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth Octomore 17.1 and 17.2 use the same batch of 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley malted to 81.0 PPM. \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17.1 focuses on first-fill bourbon maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBruichladdich 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49059740188897,"sku":"087236701611","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.2SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1788898281","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-2","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}