Octomore Edition 17.3 Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky 5 Year
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Octomore Edition 17.3 is the latest release in Bruichladdich's super-heavily peated single malt series, distilled and matured on the island of Islay, Scotland. This 5 Year Old expression continues the Octomore line's pursuit of extreme peat character, standing apart from Bruichladdich's other, unpeated releases as the distillery's most intensely smoky offering.
The nose opens with a wall of peat smoke layered over sweet, almost tropical fruit notes, while the palate delivers a push and pull between billowing smoke and underlying sweetness. The finish is long and smoldering, with charred wood and lingering ash giving way to a soft, sweet echo.
As a numbered, limited-run entry in one of Islay's most sought-after series, Edition 17.3 is a natural fit for collectors building out a peated whisky lineup alongside other Bruichladdich and Islay expressions available at Liquor Geeks. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
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Bottle details
| Type | Single Malt Scotch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Octomore |
| Producer | Bruichladdich Distillery |
| Origin | Islay, Scotland |
| Age | 5 years |
| Strength | 60.9% ABV (121.8 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
| Made from | malted barley |
| Cask | cask strength |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is Bruichladdich's Octomore series at full volume: a 5 Year Old Islay single malt, bottled at cask strength at 60.9% ABV (121.8 proof) and built around super-heavy peat. The nose is a wall of smoke over sweet tropical fruit and a faint brine. The palate swings between billowing smoke, charred wood and an underlying honeyed sweetness, and the finish smolders long with ash and a soft, sweet echo. That sweetness is the point for us. Plenty of peated whiskies are simply loud, but this one rewards patience, especially with a few drops of water to coax the fruit forward. It is not a gentle introduction to smoky Scotch. It suits the drinker who already loves Islay and wants the far end of the spectrum, or the collector filling out a peated lineup with a numbered, limited-run edition. We carry it because it shows how much character a young, intense malt can hold, and how sharply it stands apart from the distillery's unpeated releases.
Pairs well with
- Smoked or grilled seafood — The char and smoke on the fish echo the whisky's billowing peat, while its faint brine ties back to the sea.
- Oysters on the half shell — Their briny, clean flavor plays off the whisky's coastal brine note and sets up the honeyed sweetness underneath.
- Fireside nightcap — A long, smoldering finish with lingering ash is made for a slow pour at the end of a cold evening.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is Octomore Edition 17.3?
How strong is Octomore Edition 17.3?
It is bottled at cask strength, 60.9% ABV (121.8 proof). Start with a small measure neat to feel the full intensity, then try adding a few drops of water to open up the sweeter fruit notes beneath the smoke.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect intense peat smoke over sweet tropical fruit and a faint brine on the nose. On the palate, billowing smoke and charred wood are balanced by an underlying honeyed sweetness. The finish is long and smoldering, with lingering ash and a soft, sweet echo.
How is Octomore different from other Bruichladdich whiskies?
How is Octomore different from other Bruichladdich whiskies?
Octomore is Bruichladdich's super-heavily peated single malt series and the distillery's most intensely smoky offering. It stands apart from Bruichladdich's other, unpeated releases, which makes it the choice for drinkers specifically seeking extreme peat character.
What size is the bottle, and is it a good gift?
What size is the bottle, and is it a good gift?
It is a 700 ml bottle of 5 Year Old Islay single malt made from malted barley. As a numbered, limited-run entry in the Octomore series, it makes a thoughtful gift for a collector or a dedicated fan of peated Scotch.
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