{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-1-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the foundational expression of the 2026 Octomore 17 Series, combining extraordinary peat intensity with a surprisingly precise balance of sweetness, smoke and maritime freshness.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, this five-year-old Islay single malt spends its entire maturation in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. That straightforward cask program allows the character of the spirit, barley and Islay maturation environment to remain at the center of the experience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV \/ 119.4 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Octomore 17.1 opens with a distinctly indulgent combination of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla milkshake, warm custard tart, pear drops and malt syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Behind the sweetness, the peat develops gradually in waves of \u003cstrong\u003edry earthy smoke, smouldering oak and ash\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a coastal saline quality keeps the profile focused and energetic. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Octomore is famous for pushing peat levels to extremes, 17.1 demonstrates that intensity is about more than a PPM number. The relatively restrained 81 PPM specification still produces a deeply smoky whisky, but one framed by creamy malt sweetness, fruit and coastal freshness rather than smoke alone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore collectors, Bruichladdich enthusiasts and heavily peated Scotch drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e, Edition 17.1 is the essential starting point for understanding Series 17 and an excellent showcase of the distillery's ability to combine massive peat with refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctomore Edition 17.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the 2026 Octomore 17 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-heavily peated at \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV \/ 119.4 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700mL bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured entirely in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-term maturation on Islay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla, custard, pear and malt sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry earthy peat smoke and smouldering oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaline coastal character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ereference expression\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Octomore 17 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium high-strength peated Scotch whisky \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla milkshake, creamy custard, sweet malt, pear drops and malt syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by increasingly earthy peat and coastal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated with \u003cstrong\u003evanilla cream, sweet malt, orchard fruit and bourbon-cask sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, quickly developing dry smoke, charred oak and ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smoky with \u003cstrong\u003esmouldering wood, earthy peat, malt sweetness and maritime salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving a clean, mineral edge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17.1 neat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow several minutes for the whisky to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 59.7% ABV, adding a few drops of water is highly worthwhile. Water can bring forward more \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, pear, custard and malt sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e while separating the layers of smoke, ash and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor food pairings, try \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, oysters, charred steak, mature cheddar, blue cheese, dark chocolate or salted caramel desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Octomore 17.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003ereference expression of Bruichladdich's Octomore 17 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed around full-term bourbon-barrel maturation so drinkers can compare it with the series' more experimental cask treatments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Octomore 17.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peated is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe barley was malted to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Octomore 17.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.7% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e119.4 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat barrels are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky is matured full-term in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat barley is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctomore 17.1 is distilled from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003evanilla milkshake, custard tart, pear drops and malt syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by dry earthy peat, smouldering oak, ash and coastal salinity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe official U.S. Bruichladdich listing specifies \u003cstrong\u003e700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Octomore 17.1 part of a larger series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Series 17 includes \u003cstrong\u003e17.1, 17.2 and 17.3\u003c\/strong\u003e, each exploring a different combination of barley provenance, maturation and cask influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51850627449065,"sku":"BRUICHLADDICH-OCTOMORE-17-1-ISLAY-SINGLE-MALT-SCOTCH-700ML","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.1SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1788909202","url":"https:\/\/bourbonhuntusa.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-1-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Bourbon Hunt USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}