Octomore 15.1 Single Malt Whisky 700ml

Distilled from 100% Scottish barley and intensely peated to 108.2 PPM, Octomore 15.1 is a study in powerful peat balanced by complexity. Aged for five years in a mix of first-fill bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks, this expression delivers a layered depth with sweet vanilla custard, charred oak, and bold peat smoke. Acting as the core of the Octomore series, 15.1 provides a benchmark, showcasing the influence of heavy peat in its most unfiltered form.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Barley Provenance: 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley
• Peating: Super Heavily Peated
• Distillation Year: 2018 (from the 2017 harvest)
• Age: 5 years
• Maturation: First-fill bourbon barrels & re-charred ex-bourbon casks
• Phenol Level: 108.2 PPM
• ABV: 59.1%

TASTING NOTES

• Color: Winter Sun
• Nose: Opens with caramel and vibrant citrus notes, enveloped by Octomore’s signature earthy peat smoke. A bouquet of aniseed, vanilla, and custard blends with tropical fruit, geranium, and hints of ginger.
• Palate: Bold and warm with sweet, dry malt and earthy smoke. Layers of mango, banana, and apricot jam add brightness, rounded by vanilla custard and toffee. A dash of water reveals marine notes and a sandy warmth.
• Finish: Smoky with notes of vanilla and sweet charred oak, ending on a fresh marine crispness.

This Octomore 15.1 captures the essence of raw, peaty power with a refined character, perfect for those who appreciate a bold and complex single malt.