Bruichladdich’s super-peated “Octomore” is bottled
May 15th, 2008The world’s smokiest whisky has just been bottled. (Thanks to Islayblog.com for letting me know.) Bruichladdich’s Octomore, a whisky clocking in at 80 ppm phenol, was bottled for those individuals wise enough to purchase Octomore futures back in 2002.
That’s great for the futures owners (I am not one), but what about the rest of us poor souls? I have some very good news. According to my contact at Bruichladdich:
“There will be a limited edition release later this year in different packaging and at a different ppm which will be sold through traditional channels to consumers. More information will be supplied in due course when we have it.”
This will be a hot item when it comes out. Start making your inquiries at specialty retailers whole stock Bruichladdich and get your name on a list.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Sounds Yummy!
This one will be a winner huh!
May 15th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Any idea if they are releasing it to the US and when that might happen? The PC 5 took almost a year to show up here.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Sku, it is my understanding that it will be. When? Well, that’s a different story. I’ll provide more info as I get it.
Johan, yes, it sounds like a winner. But the proof is in the pudding, as they say.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Well a group of us in Omaha went in to buy a case of Octomore II and we didn’t anticipate it being bottled to 2012 but it may well be we will see it by 2010 or sooner. Of course we have to go over and pick it up. Darn!!! :0)
We did get a wee taste at the distillery last year and it will be worth the wait.
B.J.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Cool! Way cool!