Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 64%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £599
- Community rating
- 4.31 / 5 (13 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Bruichladdich's Octomore 06.3 showcases heavily peated barley grown on Islay's Lorgba farm, delivering 258 PPM of peat without sacrificing complexity—instead offering depth and elegance beneath the smoke. Aged 5 years, this is a rare expression that balances raw power with nuance.
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Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is a 5-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 64% ABV. Rated 4.3/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's Octomore 06.3 showcases heavily peated barley grown on Islay's Lorgba farm, delivering 258 PPM of peat without sacrificing complexity—instead offering depth and elegance beneath the smoke. Aged 5 years, this is a rare expression that balances raw power with nuance.
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