Octomore 9:3 Dialogos 133 ppm Bruichladdich 5 years old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 62,9%

133 ppm in a glass that's still only five years old. Octomore 9:3 is raw, young power, where the peat hasn't had time to hide anywhere.

Expert description

Octomore 9:3 is a super-peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Bruichladdich, matured for 5 years and bottled at 62.9%.

This release is peated to 133 ppm and forms part of the ninth Octomore series, a limited release that builds on the house's philosophy of pushing how peated a single malt can become without losing its balance.

With just five years of maturation and a high natural cask strength, 9:3 comes across as raw and direct, a concentrated expression of Octomore's extreme style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense, earthy peat with a touch of citrus and a light honeyed sweetness beneath the smoke.

Palate

Powerful and direct with waves of peat, black pepper and a warm, alcohol-driven intensity.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky with a persistent ashy note.

Specifications

Name: Octomore 9:3 Dialogos
Distillery: Octomore (Bruichladdich)
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 62.9%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 9:3, Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Powerful · Maritime

Did you know?

Octomore's series are numbered by release year and order, so "9:3" means the third release in the ninth series, a way for the distillery to keep track of its many experiments.

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Questions and answers about Octomore 9:3

How does Octomore 9:3 taste?

The whisky is raw and powerful with intense peat, black pepper and a warm alcohol intensity, finishing long, dry and ashy.

Is Octomore 9:3 worth it?

Yes. As a limited release in the ninth Octomore series, it's attractive to collectors following the distillery's ongoing experiments with peat levels.

How peated is Octomore 9:3?

It's peated to 133 ppm, placing it firmly among the world's most heavily peated whiskies, though short of Octomore's very highest levels.

What glass suits Octomore 9:3?

A tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn glass gathers the smoke and spice best. Browse our whisky glasses.

Should water be added to Octomore 9:3?

A few drops of water can tame the high strength and open up the citrus and honey notes, though the whisky also works well neat.

Is Octomore 9:3 a good gift?

Yes, especially for enthusiasts collecting Octomore's numbered series who want a raw, young expression of the house's extreme style.

What does the number 133 ppm mean?

PPM measures the amount of phenols in the spirit and indicates how peated and smoky the whisky is. 133 ppm is markedly higher than most other Islay whiskies.