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  • Octomore 17.1 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.7% 70cl

Octomore 17.1 5 Year Old Scottish Barley 59.7% 70cl

  • 59.7%
  • 70cl
  • Scotch Whisky
  • Free UK Delivery

£142.95 £119.13 ex VAT

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Octomore 17.1 is the benchmark expression in Bruichladdich's seventeenth series of super heavily peated Islay single malts. Distilled from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley and peated to 81 PPM, it has been matured for five years entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels before being bottled at a powerful 59.7% ABV.

Despite its formidable peat level and strength, 17.1 balances intense smoke with plenty of sweetness and coastal character. The .1 bottling traditionally acts as the reference point for each Octomore series, showcasing the character of the spirit through relatively straightforward American oak maturation. A muscular but impressively controlled Octomore, combining sweet malt, maritime freshness and powerful peat smoke.

Official Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale winter gold

Nose: Clean and precise at first, opening on sweet malt and creamy vanilla custard. Charred American oak brings toasted coconut and butterscotch, while delicate citrus peel and green melon lend freshness. Smoke rises gently rather than dominates — glowing peat embers and the distant memory of a beach bonfire carried on a salty Atlantic breeze. With time, floral barley notes, soft ginger spice and a distinct minerality emerge, anchoring the dram in its coastal origin.

Palate: Texture leads the experience — viscous, mouth-coating and richly sweet. The high strength brings peppery heat without force. Vanilla milkshake, Scottish tablet and warm custard tart meet pear drops and malt syrup. The peat builds in waves: dry, earthy smoke then smouldering oak and ash, with Octomore’s signature balance. Salinity cuts through the sweetness, creating clarity with hints of coconut and gentle oak spice adding depth.

Finish: Long and evolving. Sweetness fades to dry minerality, then lingering peat smoke and warm embers. Maritime salt and soft char persist, leaving a powerful, resonant smokiness that belies the spirit’s elegance.

Country
Scotland
Region
Islay Whisky
Bottling
Official
Brand
Bruichladdich
Attributes
Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
Listed in
Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Whisky, Islay Whisky
Age
5 Year Old
Vintage
2020
Size
70cl
Alc Vol
59.7%
Cask Type
Bourbon Cask

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