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Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 Oloroso, Bordeaux, Madeira & Moscatel Cask continues the journey of Series Sixteen, offering a fascinating counterpoint to 16.1. Distilled from 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley, malted to a staggering 101.4 PPM, and matured for 5 years in a complex mix of Oloroso and Bordeaux casks before being finished in Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel casks, this release layers Octomore’s iconic smoke with deep sweetness and wine-cask richness. Bottled at 58.1% ABV, this 2025 limited edition brings a decadent and multi-dimensional take on Octomore’s smoky power.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Crafted from the same 101.4 PPM Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley as Octomore 16.1

  • Matured in Oloroso & Bordeaux casks, then finished in Madeira & Moscatel for layered sweetness and depth

  • Bottled at 58.1% ABV, balancing richness with smoky intensity

  • Offers a captivating comparison to Octomore 16.1 within the Series Sixteen journey

  • A 2025 limited release that showcases the artistry of Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 is a smoky, wine-cask masterpiece—where rich dried fruits and caramelised sweetness meet waves of Islay peat.

Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: Oloroso, Bordeaux, Madeira & Moscatel Casks
ABV: 58.1%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Islay
Age: 5 Year Old
Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Nose Sweet caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, and notes of dried figs, raisins, and oak spice, wrapped in gentle wine warmth and peat smoke. Palate A harmony of dark fruits, nutty sweetness, and charred oak, balanced by bursts of berries, toffee, and Madeira richness, with Octomore’s iconic smoke threading through. Finish Long and warming with sweet campfire smoke, lingering wine-soaked fruits, and waves of nutty spice.

Bruichladdich Octomore 16.2 Oloroso, Bordeaux, Madeira & Moscatel Cask (2025)

Regular price £171.70 GBP
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£143.08 GBP ex VAT

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