Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1is the foundational expression of the 2026 Octomore 17 Series, combining extraordinary peat intensity with a surprisingly precise balance of sweetness, smoke and maritime freshness.

Distilled 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barleymalted to 81.0 PPMthis five-year-old Islay single malt spends its entire maturation in first-fill bourbon barrelsThat straightforward cask program allows the character of the spirit, barley and Islay maturation environment to remain the center of the experience.

Bottled a powerful 59.7% ABV / 119.4 proofOctomore 17.1 opens with a distinctly indulgent combination of vanilla milkshake, warm custard tart, pear drops and malt syrupBehind the sweetness, the peat develops gradually in waves of dry earthy smoke, smouldering oak and ashwhile a coastal saline quality keeps the profile focused and energetic.

Although Octomore is famous for pushing peat levels to extremes, 17.1 demonstrates that intensity is about more than a PPM number. The relatively restrained 81 PPM specification still produces a deeply smoky whisky, but one framed by creamy malt sweetness, fruit and coastal freshness rather than smoke alone.

For Octomore collectors, Bruichladdich enthusiasts and heavily peated Scotch drinkersEdition 17.1 is the essential starting point for understanding Series 17 and an excellent showcase of the distillery's ability to combine massive peat with refinement.

Key Features

• Octomore Edition 17.1
• Part of the 2026 Octomore 17 Series
• 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Super-heavily peated 81.0 PPM
• 59.7% ABV / 119.4 proof
• 700mL bottle
• Made 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley
• Matured entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels
• Full-term maturation on Islay
• Vanilla, custard, pear and malt sweetness
• Dry earthy peat smoke and smouldering oak
• Saline coastal character
• The reference expressionfor the Octomore 17 Series
• Premium high-strength peated Scotch whisky

Tasting Notes

Nose:Vanilla milkshake, creamy custard, sweet malt, pear drops and malt syrupfollowed by increasingly earthy peat and coastal freshness.

Palate:Rich and concentrated with vanilla cream, sweet malt, orchard fruit and bourbon-cask sweetnessquickly developing dry smoke, charred oak and ash.

Finish:Long and smoky with smouldering wood, earthy peat, malt sweetness and maritime salinityleaving a clean, mineral edge.

How to Enjoy

Serve Octomore 17.1 neatin a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow several minutes for the whisky to open.

At 59.7% ABV, adding a few drops of water is highly worthwhile. Water can bring forward more vanilla, pear, custard and malt sweetnesswhile separating the layers of smoke, ash and salinity.

For food pairings, try smoked salmon, oysters, charred steak, mature cheddar, blue cheese, dark chocolate or salted caramel desserts

FAQ

What is Octomore 17.1?
It is the reference expression of Bruichladdich's Octomore 17 Seriesdesigned around full-term bourbon-barrel maturation so drinkers can compare it with the series' more experimental cask treatments.

How old is Octomore 17.1?
It is aged 5 years

How peated is it?
The barley was malted to 81.0 PPM

What proof is Octomore 17.1?
It is bottled 59.7% ABVequivalent to 119.4 proof

What barrels are used?
The whisky is matured full-term in first-fill bourbon barrels

What barley is used?
Octomore 17.1 is distilled 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley

What does it taste like?
Expect vanilla milkshake, custard tart, pear drops and malt syrupfollowed by dry earthy peat, smouldering oak, ash and coastal salinity.

What size is the bottle?
The official U.S. Bruichladdich listing specifies 700mL

Is Octomore 17.1 part of a larger series?
Yes. Series 17 includes 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3each exploring a different combination of barley provenance, maturation and cask influence.

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