Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.3

Single Field Barley. Peat with Provenance.

The final chapter in the Octomore 16 trilogy, Edition 16.3 is a tribute to place, patience, and purity. Distilled in 2019 from the 2018 harvest of Concerto barley grown in Church Field on Octomore Farm, this 5-year-old single malt explores the influence of Islay terroir with remarkable depth. Peated to 189.5 PPM, its matured in a mix of bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximnez casks, offering a layered profile that balances intense smoke with floral elegance.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blooming heather, distant bonfire smoke, barley sugar, lemon zest, and green apple peel
• Palate: Honeyed malt, toasted grain, orchard fruits, citrus, vanilla, and coconutty gorse
• Finish: Sweet barley, subtle florals, beach bonfire smoke, citrus, and minerality

Key Features

• PPM: 189.5 (phenol parts per million)
• Age: 5 Years
• Cask Type: Bourbon, Sauternes, Pedro Ximnez
• ABV: 61.6% (123.2 Proof)
• Barley: 100% Islay-grown Concerto from Octomore Farm
• Style: Super-Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt

Distillery Philosophy

Octomore 16.3 shifts the spotlight from cask influence to spirit character, showcasing the elegance and complexity of homegrown barley. Its a whisky for contemplationa quiet giant that rewards slow exploration and reveals the soul of Islay in every sip.