Crafted by the Bruichladdich distillery on the island of Islay in Scotland, Octomore 15.2 is a single malt Scotch whisky from a range renowned for its particularly high peat levels. This edition highlights the maturation process and the influence of the casks in creating a whisky with character.
Made from 100% Scottish barley, this single malt boasts a phenol level of 108.2 ppm , indicating a heavily peated malt . Distilled in 2018 , it aged for five years using a multi-stage process: initial maturation in second-fill wine and bourbon casks, followed by finishing in first-fill Cognac casks . This combination allows for an exploration of the interplay between the character of the peated malt and the influence of different oak types.
