Octomore 13.3 Edition Bruichladdich 129.3 ppm Islay Barley Single Islay Whisky 61.1%

Octomore Farm sits three kilometres from the distillery, and in 13.3 you can taste that distance. Edition 13.3 is the most rounded in its series, giving fruit just as much room as the smoke.

Expert description

Octomore 13.3 is a super-peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Bruichladdich, matured for 5 years and bottled at 61.1%.

The barley is 100% Concerto, grown on Octomore Farm itself and peated to 129.3 ppm. The whisky is matured for five years in a combination of first-fill European oak casks from Rivesaltes in France and Ribera del Duero in Spain, along with first-fill American whiskey casks.

The combination of terroir-driven barley and three different cask types gives 13.3 a more rounded fruitiness than many other Octomore editions, without compromising on the peat.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lemon and orange peel meet a subdued, ash-free smoke, with malted grain notes beneath the fruit.

Palate

Nutty nougat and fruit play alongside a lightly salted, bonfire-like smoke reminiscent of an evening by the coast.

Finish

Medium length with smoky salt, seaweed and a lingering, dry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Octomore 13.3
Distillery: Octomore (Bruichladdich)
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 61.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill European oak casks and American whiskey casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2016
Edition: 13.3, The Impossible Equation

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Maritime · Nutty

Did you know?

The barley for 13.3 is grown directly on Octomore Farm, just three kilometres from the distillery itself, making it one of the most terroir-driven releases in the entire Octomore series.

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Questions and answers about Octomore 13.3

How does Octomore 13.3 taste?

The whisky is more fruity and rounded than many other Octomore editions, with citrus, nutty nougat and a subdued, salted smoke.

Is Octomore 13.3 worth it?

Yes. Terroir-driven barley from Octomore Farm and a rare combination of three cask types make it one of the more complex editions in The Impossible Equation series.

How peated is Octomore 13.3?

It's peated to 129.3 ppm, which is high, but the cask combination gives a more balanced and less sharp smoke profile than in other Octomore editions.

What glass suits Octomore 13.3?

A tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn glass brings out the fruit and smoke best. Browse our whisky glasses.

What is The Impossible Equation?

It's the name of the Octomore series in which the distillery attempts to unite extreme peat with complexity and elegance through different cask combinations.

Is Octomore 13.3 a good gift?

Yes, especially for enthusiasts wanting a more fruity and approachable entry into Octomore's extreme style.

What does it mean that the barley is terroir-driven?

It means the grain is grown on a specific field, in this case Octomore Farm, giving the whisky a distinct local imprint from soil and climate.