Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 is the latest heavily peated Islay expression from the Octomore series — the world’s most heavily peated whisky, bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration, with Edition 16.2 drawing on a specific barley and cask specification that differs from the 16.1 expression released simultaneously.

The Octomore series releases multiple expressions simultaneously — the .1 expression uses Scottish barley, the .2 uses a different barley source or cask specification, and the .3 is typically a single farm or special edition. Edition 16.2 is distinguished from 16.1 by its specific barley origin and cask profile, producing a different character at comparable extreme PPM levels. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Octomore 16.1 and 16.2?

In the Octomore numbering system, the number before the decimal is the edition number (generation of releases) and the number after the decimal identifies the sub-expression within that edition. The .1 is typically Scottish barley; the .2 uses a different barley source (often Islay barley) or cask specification. Each has its own PPM level and character profile.

Is Octomore 16.2 more or less peated than 16.1?

The PPM level is specified on the label for each expression. The .2 and .1 within an Octomore edition often have different PPM levels — check the specific labels for the exact phenol content of each expression. Both are among the most heavily peated whiskies in commercial production.