{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-3-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.3\u003c\/strong\u003eis the Islay-barley expression of the Octomore 17 Series, built around an unusually precise sense of provenance. Every grain of barley comes \u003cstrong\u003eIrene’s Field at Octomore Farm on Islay\u003c\/strong\u003elocated only about two miles from Bruichladdich Distillery. The result is a five-year-old, \u003cstrong\u003esuper-heavily peated Islay single malt\u003c\/strong\u003edesigned to showcase the relationship between barley, place, peat, and cask. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistilled in 2020 the \u003cstrong\u003e2019 harvest of 100% Islay Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003eOctomore 17.3 was matured for its full five years in a combination of \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill European oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003ethat previously held Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein, and Syrah. Bottled an imposing \u003cstrong\u003e60.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003eand peated to \u003cstrong\u003e132.1 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003eit delivers immense smoky intensity while retaining the elegance and definition for which Octomore has become known. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose leads with \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal peat smoke, sea spray, tar, and medicinal smoke\u003c\/strong\u003efollowed by warm malt, brown sugar, lemon peel, green apple, pear, vanilla, marzipan, wildflowers, and coastal herbs. The palate is full and weighty, layering \u003cstrong\u003esalted caramel, smoked apple, toasted coconut, praline, vanilla cream, citrus oils, mineral salinity, and deeply charred peat\u003c\/strong\u003eThe finish is long, dry, maritime, and persistently smoky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition 17.3 is especially compelling for collectors because the \u003cstrong\u003e3 designation in the Octomore range represents Islay-grown barley\u003c\/strong\u003etypically sourced a single farm and vintage. This expression takes that idea even further with barley a specific field, making it one of the most traceable and terroir-focused whiskies in the series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctomore Edition 17.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60.9% ABV \/ 121.8 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e132.1 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700mL bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Islay-grown Concerto barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarley sourced \u003cstrong\u003eIrene’s Field, Octomore Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in 2020 the 2019 harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-heavily peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-fill bourbon barrel maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-fill Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein, and Syrah casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle farm, single field, single vintage concept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal, smoky, fruity, saline, and richly textured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium limited-edition Octomore release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial U.S. list price of $279.99 at time of release \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003eSunlit gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal peat smoke, sea spray, tar, coal smoke, warm malted grain, brown sugar, lemon peel, green apple, pear, vanilla, marzipan, marram grass, and wildflowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003ePowerful and viscous with \u003cstrong\u003esalted caramel, smoked apple, toasted coconut, praline, vanilla cream, citrus oil, mineral salinity, sweet barley, and dry charred peat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003eLong and dry with \u003cstrong\u003emalted sweetness, soft florals, vanilla, maritime salt, earthy smoke, and persistent warming peat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17.3 neat\u003c\/strong\u003ein a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow it several minutes to open. Despite the extreme peat level and high strength, time in the glass reveals considerably more barley sweetness, fruit, vanilla, and coastal mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e60.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003ea few drops of water are particularly worthwhile. Gradual dilution can bring forward the green apple, pear, caramel, citrus, and floral notes while allowing the dense peat smoke to become more layered rather than simply intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor food pairing, try \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, oysters, aged cheddar, grilled lamb, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or heavily charred meats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Octomore 17.3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the Islay-barley expression in Bruichladdich’s Octomore 17 Series, made from barley grown specifically in Irene’s Field at Octomore Farm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Octomore 17.3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Octomore 17.3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled \u003cstrong\u003e60.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003eequivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e121.8 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peated is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe malt is peated to \u003cstrong\u003e132.1 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the barley grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky uses \u003cstrong\u003e100% Islay-grown Concerto barley from Irene’s Field at Octomore Farm\u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately two miles from Bruichladdich Distillery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt matured for five years in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill European oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein, and Syrah. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the “.3” mean in Octomore?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctomore.3 releases are traditionally made with \u003cstrong\u003e100% Islay-grown barley\u003c\/strong\u003eemphasizing farm, vintage, and terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Octomore 17.3 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal peat smoke, salt, malt, brown sugar, green apple, pear, caramel, smoked apple, coconut, vanilla, citrus, and mineral salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from Octomore 17.1 and 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 17.1 and 17.2 expressions use Scottish mainland barley, while \u003cstrong\u003e17.3 uses Islay barley a single field at Octomore Farm\u003c\/strong\u003eIts cask program also combines bourbon and several European wine-cask types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64629589967219,"sku":"BRUICHLADDICH-OCTOMORE-E-VSZLRC","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/8141\/9069\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.3SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1789064516","url":"https:\/\/sipwhiskey.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-3-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Sip Whiskey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}