Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 15.1 Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 15.1 Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a testament to the distillery's dedication to pushing the boundaries of peated whisky. Known for its extreme phenol levels, Octomore 15.1 is crafted from 100% Scottish barley and distilled in 2018, embodying a bold, unadulterated Islay character. Aged for five years in ex-American whiskey casks, this edition offers an intense peat punch balanced by surprising elegance and depth. Though heavily peated, Bruichladdich's precise craftsmanship shines through, creating a whisky that is as complex as it is powerful. On the nose, Octomore 15.1 immediately reveals its signature blast of smoke, with a phenol content exceeding 130 ppm. This powerful peat aroma is complemented by underlying notes of rich malt sweetness, vanilla, and caramel, derived from its time spent in American oak. There’s a subtle earthiness, reminiscent of damp soil and seaweed, that brings the Islay terroir to life. As the whisky opens up,