Bruichladdich Octomore 13.2 is the sherry cask chapter of the thirteenth Octomore series, pairing the same super heavily peated spirit as 13.1 with a completely different cask story. Concerto barley grown on the Scottish mainland and harvested in 2015 was malted to 137.3 PPM and distilled at Bruichladdich in 2016. Rather than American oak, the spirit spent its full five year maturation in first fill Oloroso sherry butts from Fernando de Castilla, a respected bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, resting in dunnage warehouses in the village of Port Charlotte on Islay. The slow, cold Islay maturation and rich Oloroso casks bring out a salty tang in the spirit and wrap the smoke in dried fruit, citrus and spice. Bottled at 58.3% ABV (116.6 proof), non chill filtered and with no added color, it opens with nutty, salty smoke, milk chocolate and leathery tobacco, then syrupy orange and grapefruit with clove, cinnamon, walnut and praline. The palate is dense and powerful, with smoked nuts, dates, figs, marmalade and dark chocolate, before earthy peat smoke returns on a long, sea breeze finish. A drop of water softens the strength and draws out more of the fruit. This is the 750ml bottling in the signature slate grey tube, carrying the signature of Adam Hannett, head distiller at the time of release. Like every Octomore edition, 13.2 was produced once in limited quantities, and with newer series now on shelves it has become a sought after bottle for fans of peat and sherry alike.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
58.3% |
| Proof |
116.6 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Islay |
| Distillery |
Bruichladdich |
| Type |
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Edition |
13.2 |
| Peat Level |
137.3 PPM |
| Age |
5 Years |
| Distilled |
2016 (2015 harvest) |
| Barley |
100% Scottish mainland Concerto |
| Maturation |
Full term in first fill Oloroso sherry butts (Fernando de Castilla, Jerez) |
| Chill Filtration |
None |
| Added Color |
None |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Nutty, salty smoke with milk chocolate and leathery tobacco, then syrupy orange and grapefruit, clove, cinnamon, walnut and praline.
Palate: Dense and powerful, with smoked nuts, dates, figs, marmalade, dried apricot, dark chocolate and cracked pepper.
Finish: Long, with earthy peat smoke building alongside nutty Oloroso fruit and a salty sea breeze tang.
FAQ
What casks was Octomore 13.2 matured in?
It spent its full five years in first fill Oloroso sherry butts from the Fernando de Castilla bodega in Jerez, Spain.
What proof is Octomore 13.2?
It is bottled at 58.3% ABV, which is 116.6 proof.
How peated is Octomore 13.2?
The barley was malted to 137.3 PPM, the same level as 13.1 and among the most heavily peated single malts in the world.
How is 13.2 different from 13.1?
Both share the same barley, peat level and age. 13.1 matured in American oak for vanilla and coconut sweetness, while 13.2 matured in Oloroso sherry for dried fruit, citrus, chocolate and spice.
Is Octomore 13.2 still being produced?
No. Each Octomore edition is a limited, one time release, and newer series have followed the 13 series.
Where can I buy Bruichladdich Octomore 13.2 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
