Octomore Scottish Barley 15.2 Whisky

Octomore Scottish Barley 15.2 is an intense single malt whisky from the Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, part of the Octomore series celebrated as some of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world. Distilled from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley peated to 108.2ppm, this limited release balances massive smoke with the underlying elegance of the spirit.

Aged for five years, it was first matured in second-fill wine and bourbon casks before being moved into first-fill Cognac casks in 2023. Bottled at 57.9% ABV, the nose opens with sweet citrus, lime zest and lemon meringue pie alongside toasted oak and earthy smoke. The palate is viscous and smooth, bringing vanilla custard, caramel, toffee and a crack of black pepper, before a maritime finish of salt spray and lingering peat embers.