Bruichladdich Octomore 13.3 Cask Strength Single Malt [700ML]

Description

Looking for a whisky that redefines what heavily peated Scotch can achieve at cask strength?

The Bruichladdich Octomore 13.3 represents the pinnacle of heavily peated single malt craftsmanship from Islay’s most innovative distillery. This cask strength expression delivers an extraordinary 129.3 PPM phenolic content while maintaining remarkable elegance and complexity. Unlike traditional peated whiskies such as Big Peat Islay Blended Malt or Ardbeg 10 Year Old, this Octomore expression showcases how European oak influence can tame intense peat smoke into sophisticated layers.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Bruichladdich – Islay’s progressive distillery since 1881
• Region: Islay, Scotland – renowned for heavily peated expressions
• ABV: 61.1% cask strength – delivers full flavor intensity
• Volume: 700ml
• Age: 5 years, distilled 2016 from 2015 Concerto barley harvest
• Maturation: First-fill ex-American whiskey casks and second-fill European oak from Rivesaltes and Ribera del Duero
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals white wine, pear, and white chocolate evolving to vanilla crème brûlée. Palate delivers creamy wet oak, orange cream soda, and growing peat influence with barbecue char. Finish offers gentle dry smoke with sea spray
• Best Served: Neat or with a splash of water, in a Glencairn glass

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless peated expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable balance between extreme peat levels and refined European oak influence. The 100% Islay-grown barley from Octomore Farm creates terroir-driven complexity rarely found in young whiskies.

Ideal for: Serious whisky collectors and peat enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge expressions. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang or char siu where the smoke complements spiced meats. Recommended for: Connoisseurs who appreciate cask strength intensity, alongside refined expressions like Aberlour A’bunadh Alba Cask Strength.