The Octomore EDITION: 13.3 Super Heavily Peated Islay Barley 2022 61.1% ABV 0.7 l is one of the most impressive bottlings in Bruichladdich’s Octomore Series 13 and epitomises uncompromising quality and the unmistakable character of Islay. Unlike Editions 13.1 and 13.2, the Octomore 13.3 is produced exclusively from Islay barley sourced from Octomore Farm, located just around two miles from the distillery. The Concerto barley, harvested in 2015, was peated to an impressive 129.3 ppm and distilled in 2016. As a single estate, single vintage and single malt, this bottling embodies Bruichladdich’s philosophy of placing origin and terroir at the heart of its whisky. The 0.7 l bottle is aimed at connoisseurs of exceptionally heavily peated Islay whiskies.


The Octomore 13.3 was matured for five years in a combination of first-fill ex-American whisky casks and second-fill European oak wine casks. The European wine casks originate from the renowned wine regions of Rivesaltes in France and Ribera del Duero in Spain, lending the whisky additional depth as well as elegant fruity and spicy notes. The whisky is bottled at a robust 61.1% ABV at cask strength, without chill filtration and without the addition of colouring. Despite its intense peattiness, the Octomore combines powerful smoke with surprising elegance, maritime influences and exceptional balance.

Tasting Note

Colour: Natural gold.

Nose: Strong peaty smoke, vanilla, brown sugar, fresh fruit, maritime notes and a hint of tar.

Palate: Full-bodied with intense smoky flavours, sweet vanilla, ripe fruit, brown sugar, delicate spices and elegant wine cask notes.

Finish: Very long-lasting with peaty smoke, maritime nuances, oaky spice and a pleasant sweetness.

The Octomore EDITION: 13.3 Super Heavily Peated Islay Barley 2022 reveals its exceptional aromas best when enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water. This Islay single malt Scotch whisky pairs particularly well with smoked salmon, oysters, strong blue cheese, dark chocolate or dry-aged beef. The use of 100% Islay barley, the 129.3 ppm peating level, the five-year maturation in ex-American whisky and European wine casks, the bottling at cask strength, the absence of chill filtration and colouring, and its status as a single estate and single vintage make the Octomore 13.3 one of the most extraordinary releases from the Bruichladdich Distillery.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Top Spirit Vertriebsgesellschaft m. b. H., Heiligenstädter Straße 43, 1190 VIENNA, Austria, services@topspirit.at

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