{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-17-3-islay-single-malt-scotch","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore 17.3 Islay Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.3 is a super-heavily peated Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at a robust 60.9% ABV, distilled from 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley malted to a whopping 132.1 PPM. This edition spends four years resting in second-fill French oak casks that previously held Californian red wine and bourbon, then finishes in first-fill Port barriques — a cask combination Bruichladdich has never used for Octomore before. The result is a five-year-old whisky that layers intense peat smoke with rich, wine-driven sweetness, making it a fascinating counterpart to its bourbon-cask sibling, Octomore 17.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich, based on the shores of Islay, has built its reputation on pushing the boundaries of what single malt Scotch can be, and the Octomore series is the ultimate expression of that philosophy — chasing extreme peat levels while never sacrificing complexity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barley was harvested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 and distilled in 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the spirit matured for five years on Islay. Octomore 17.3 is aged full-term in a complex combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill European oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including casks previously used for Ribera del Duero wine, Sauternes, Eiswein, and Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCoastal peat smoke, sea spray, warm malt, brown sugar, lemon peel, green apple, pear, vanilla, marzipan, and fresh herbal notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalted caramel, smoked apple, toasted coconut, praline, vanilla cream, sweet barley, citrus oils, pepper, mineral salinity, and deep earthy peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLong and dry with malt sweetness, soft florals, vanilla, maritime salt, charred oak, and persistent savory peat smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.9% (121.8 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 (Distilled 2020, Barley Harvest 2019)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBruichladdich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley, 132.1 PPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-Fill French Oak (Ex-Red Wine, Ex-Bourbon) with First-Fill Port Barrique Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peat Enthusiast's Home Bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e A must-have for anyone chasing the boldest, smokiest single malts Islay has to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasion Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a slow-down, savor-it pour for milestone celebrations or a quiet night when you want something memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift for the Whisky Collector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare, limited-release Octomore editions make a standout gift for the serious Scotch lover on your list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-by-Side Tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour it alongside Octomore 17.1 for a fascinating comparison of bourbon versus wine-and-Port cask influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Octomore 17.2 different from other Octomore releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctomore 17.3 stands out for its unique cask journey, aging in second-fill French oak that previously held Californian red wine and bourbon before finishing in first-fill Port barriques — a combination never before used in the Octomore series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Octomore 17.3 very smoky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 132.1 PPM this is a super-heavily peated Scotch, delivering intense campfire smoke on the nose and palate balanced by rich Port wine sweetness and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Octomore 17.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the fruit and smoke layers; its high proof and bold peat make it less suited for everyday mixing and more of a sipping whisky for special moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good whisky for someone new to peated Scotch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctomore is one of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world, so it's better suited for drinkers who already enjoy smoky Islay malts like Ardbeg or Laphroaig rather than as a first introduction to peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Octomore 17.3 considered rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a limited annual release with a distinctive Port cask finish never used before in the series, quantities are small and it tends to sell out quickly among collectors and peat lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53836934840614,"sku":"BRUICHLADDICH-OCTOMORE-E-7RKR1Y","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.3SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1788911650","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-17-3-islay-single-malt-scotch","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}