Octomore 16.2 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

An extraordinary exploration of oak and smoke, Octomore 16.2 continues Bruichladdich’s relentless pursuit of flavour innovation. Distilled from 100% Scottish mainland barley and peated to an intense 141.6 PPM, this Islay single malt demonstrates that power and precision can coexist beautifully.

While its sibling, 16.1, matured solely in ex-American whiskey casks, Octomore 16.2 takes a different path — expertly aged in a combination of first-fill and second-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, along with ex-American oak, creating layers of smoke, fruit, and sweetness that are both deep and complex.

On the nose, dark chocolate, dried fruits, and sweet smoke mingle with toasted oak and hints of orange zest. The palate bursts with rich toffee, sultanas, treacle, and espresso, enveloped in a wave of warm peat and coastal minerality. The finish is long, resonant, and beautifully balanced — a perfect interplay of smouldering smoke, sherry richness, and maritime freshness.

Bottled at 58.1% ABV, non-chill filtered and of natural colour, Octomore 16.2 is a powerful statement of Bruichladdich’s craftsmanship — bold, layered, and utterly distinctive.

ABV 58.10%