Octomore

Octomore is the most intense and daring sub-brand of Bruichladdich Distillery, known worldwide for producing “the most heavily peated whisky.” Since its debut in 2002, the Octomore series has captured attention with staggering PPM (Phenol Parts per Million) levels, often exceeding 100 and sometimes surpassing 300. Despite such high peat levels, Octomore is not merely aggressive—it showcases precision distillation and carefully chosen casks to deliver a layered, clean, and even elegant peat experience that defies the stereotype of peat being solely about brute strength.

Each batch is released in limited quantities, clearly labeled with its edition number and PPM (e.g., “Octomore 13.1”), emphasizing transparency and experimental spirit. The brand prioritizes Scottish-grown barley and Islay maturation, with most expressions bottled at cask strength. Octomore has become a must-have for hardcore peat enthusiasts—not just a showcase of power, but a masterclass in balance and technical refinement, redefining what peated whisky can be.