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Octomore 08.1 8 Year Old - Masterclass is a 8-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 59.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, new wood, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Octomore 08.1 was distilled in 2009 from the 2008 Scottish barley harvest and heavily peated to 168 PPM, yet bottled at 59.3% ABV from first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, demonstrating Bruichladdich's commitment to phenolic intensity with restrained spirit character. The high peat level creates powerful smoke and tar notes, yet the youth of the spirit and ex-bourbon cask maturation allow subtle fruity and spicy notes to emerge beneath the smoke. The texture is oily and mouth-coating with a long, medicinal finish that balances peat with gentle vanilla sweetness from the new wood. This is a benchmark high-peat Islay expression for experienced enthusiasts seeking phenolic complexity without age-driven softness.

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