Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 12
The Impossible Equation
Octomore 12.1
Nowhere is the dualism of their Octomore super heavily peated series more pertinent than in their .1 edition. Never as expected, delicate but powerful, this is unadulterated heavy smoke balanced with their vivacious and dynamic, fruity and floral distillate. While Octomore in itself does not conform to tradition, Bruichladdich’s Head Distiller Adam Hannett is inclined to mature Octomore .1 editions solely in ex-American whiskey casks for 5 vibrant years. Octomore 12.1 is the necessary control for the rest of the series, as experiments within an experiment, but their baseline should not be underestimated. Mainland grown Scottish barley is distilled in a patient and considered trickle. The stripped back maturation profile allows a sensory conversation that highlights the cereal-rich, malty notes of this barley-forward single malt. Vanilla, citrus and fudge culminate in an enigmatic challenge to received whisky wisdom.
The 2014 harvest of 100% Scotch grown concerto barley with natural colour and unchill-filtered.
| Brand | Bruichladdich |
| No. of bottles | Limited Edition |
| Cask maturation | 1st Fill & 2nd Fill American Whiskey casks which were vatted together in 2019 and finished in 1st Fill French Sauterne wine casks. |
Distilled Bottled PPM | 2015 2020 129.7 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 57.3% |
| Age | 5 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
Octomore 12.2
Octomore 12.2 follows in the footsteps of previous Sauternes legends. The now infamous Octomore 4.2 (Comus) became one of the most acclaimed and sought- after whiskies in their distillery’s portfolio, confirming that heavy peat smoke combined with sweet dessert wine of Sauternes is an incredible pairing. This Octomore 12.2 would spend three and a half years in ex-American oak casks, building a solid foundation of fruity and floral spirit in their lochside warehouses before being recasked in to impeccable quality Sauternes casks. The pivotal role of the Sauternes casks would add 18 months of supercharged fruit. Melon, white peach, honeysuckle and coconut add a real twist and sweetness to compliment the peat smoke of this heavily phenolic malt.
The 2014 harvest of 100% Scottish grown concerto barley. the whisky is natural colour and unchill-filtered.
| Brand | Bruichladdich |
| No. of bottles | Limited Edition |
| Cask maturation | 1st fill American Whiskey casks |
Distilled Bottled PPM | 2015 2020 130.8 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 59.9% |
| Age | 5 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
Octomore 12.3
Octomore 12.3 is single vintage, single field, single malt. Raised in Church Field on Octomore Farm farmer James Brown, this Islay grown barley has been trickle distilled through their tall narrow necked stills just two miles from where it was grown. This terroir-driven spirit would take two separate journeys before being combined; 75% was filled into ex-American whiskey casks, while the remaining 25% spent five years maturing in genuine Pedro Ximenez Solera casks from Jerez bodega Fernando de Castilla. This Islay barley spirit has breathed slowly and delicately for five aged years, its salty citrus marine note resulting from the locale of where the barley was grown and their warehouses proximity to the sea. The Pedro Ximenez casks contribute sweet dried fruit notes which highlight the rich dry peat smoke of Octomore.
| Brand | Bruichladdich |
| No. of bottles | Limited Edition |
| Cask maturation | 2 parcels of super heavily plated spirit where married together. 1st parcel (75%) was matured full term in 1st Fill American whiskey casks. 2nd parcel (25%) was matured full term in 1st Fill PX Sherry butts from Fernando de Castilla. |
Distilled Bottled PPM | 2015 2020 118.1 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 62.1% |
| Age | 5 Year Old |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
