Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old – Islay Barley

Unveiled in 2014, Octomore 06.3 Islay Barley was made with barley grown on Islay. In fact, the crop was grown in the field known as Lorgba on Octomore farm! As ever with Bruichladdich’s Octomore expressions, it’s heavily, peated, with the 06.3 sitting at a massive 258 PPM. It’s not the thump to the head with a peat block that you might be expecting; Bruichladdich have produced a hugely flavoursome and hugely impressive whisky with real depth and elegance. And, well, yes, plenty of peat, too.