Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Scotch Whisky
Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 16.2 Scotch Whisky is a 58.1% ABV (116.2 proof), 700mL 5-year-old super-heavily peated Islay single malt — the same distillate as 16.1, peated to 101.4 PPM, matured in a layered recipe of Oloroso sherry and Bordeaux wine casks, then finished in Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel casks — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Where 16.1 is about purity, 16.2 is about contrast: Bruichladdich positions this edition as an exploration of red wine smoke in whisky form — the first time this exact combination of casks has ever been used on an Octomore. The five-year journey runs through Oloroso and Bordeaux wood for depth and dark fruit, then a finish in Madeira and Moscatel for lift and floral sweetness — the dried-fruit richness balancing the 101.4 PPM Islay peat rather than fighting it. Same 2019 spirit as 16.1, a completely different destination, and the side-by-side comparison of the two bottles is the whole point of the series.
Tasting notes (press and trade consensus): nose of sweet peat smoke, honeyed florals, orange blossom, and coastal freshness; a palate of caramelized sugar, roasted nuts, dried figs, red berries, and polished oak beneath rich smoke; a long, warming finish of sweet smoke, dried fruit, maritime spice, and lingering oak.
Why buy: The .2 editions are where Octomore gets experimental — and this one marries the world's most heavily peated spirit to four wine casks that have never been combined before. If you own 16.1, this is the mandatory companion pour. Explore more Bruichladdich and browse more Scotch whisky and whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is the difference between Octomore 16.1 and 16.2?
A: Same distillate and age (5 years, 101.4 PPM), different casks — 16.1 matures only in first-fill bourbon barrels, while 16.2 runs through Oloroso and Bordeaux casks finished in Madeira and Moscatel.
Q: What is the ABV of Octomore 16.2?
A: 58.1% ABV (116.2 proof), 700mL — bottled at natural cask strength.
Q: What casks are used for Octomore 16.2?
A: Per Bruichladdich's Series 16 launch materials: Oloroso sherry and Bordeaux wine casks, with a Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel cask finish.
Q: Is Octomore 16.2 a limited edition?
A: Yes — all Octomore editions are one-time limited releases, never repeated. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.