{"product_id":"bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-2-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Bruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruichladdich Octomore Edition 17.2\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes the Octomore philosophy toward cask-driven richness, combining super-heavily peated Islay single malt with an unusually fruit-forward European oak maturation program.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in 2020 from the \u003cstrong\u003e2019 harvest of 100% Scottish mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, the malt was peated to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e before spending four years in second-fill French oak casks with a history of Californian red wine and bourbon. The whisky was then finished in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding layers of berries, dark fruit, spice and sweetness around Octomore's unmistakable peat structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV \/ 119 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Edition 17.2 opens with \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, blackcurrant preserve, ripe stone fruit and floral sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by toasted oak, clove, aniseed and dry wood-fired smoke. As it develops, coastal iodine, leather, coconut and ginger bring added depth and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich and viscous, layering \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry, blackberry, cassis, barley sugar and dark syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e before peppery peat smoke, lemon zest and lime oils cut through the sweetness. Port influence amplifies the fruit and spice without burying the barley or the distinctive smoky Octomore character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and peat enthusiasts, \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is an especially compelling comparison bottle alongside 17.1: the barley and peat level are shared, but the radically different oak treatment shows just how strongly cask selection can reshape the same underlying spirit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctomore Edition 17.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV \/ 119 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700mL bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in 2020 from the 2019 barley harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-heavily peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour years in second-fill French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasks previously associated with Californian red wine and bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry, cassis, strawberry and dark-fruit character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppery peat, citrus, oak and maritime salinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-to-cask-strength bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited annual Octomore release \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry, blackcurrant preserve, ripe red fruit, stone-fruit jam and Turkish Delight-style florals\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined by toasted oak, clove, aniseed, dry smoke, barley flour, leather, coastal iodine, coconut and ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous and fruit-rich with \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry, blackberry, cassis, barley sugar and dark syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by peppery peat, earthy smoke, lemon zest, lime oil and balanced oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and luxurious with \u003cstrong\u003eraisins, toasted oak, sweet malt, maritime salt and char\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving persistent peat smoke and gentle spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eOctomore 17.2 neat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow it several minutes to open. The high strength benefits from time in the glass, revealing more berries, citrus, Port sweetness and smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, add water gradually rather than all at once. A few drops can reveal more \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, cassis, lemon, barley sweetness and oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e while softening the alcohol and allowing the peat to become more layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor food pairings, try \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, smoked duck, aged blue cheese, charcuterie, grilled lamb, blackberry desserts or roasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Octomore 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year-old super-heavily peated Islay single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e from Bruichladdich's Octomore 17 Series, distinguished by its French oak maturation and Port-barrique finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Octomore 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Octomore 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e119 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peated is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe malt is peated to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat barley is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is distilled from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the same batch used for Octomore 17.1. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used for Octomore 17.2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky spends four years in second-fill French oak associated with Californian red wine and bourbon before being finished in \u003cstrong\u003efirst-fill Port barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the “.2” designation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctomore .2 expressions use Scottish barley like their .1 counterpart but explore a more experimental cask maturation profile. For 17.2, the defining element is its French oak and Port influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Octomore 17.2 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, cassis, raisins, citrus, toasted oak, clove, pepper, maritime salt and persistent peat smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is 17.2 different from 17.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth use the same Scottish mainland barley and are peated to \u003cstrong\u003e81.0 PPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, but 17.1 is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels while 17.2 uses French oak and a Port-barrique finish, giving 17.2 a darker, fruitier and more wine-influenced profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299917803657,"sku":"BRUICHLADDICH-OCTOMORE-17-2-ISLAY-SINGLE-MALT-SCOTCH-700ML","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3013\/8249\/files\/BruichladdichOctomoreEdition17.2SingleMaltScotchWhisky.webp?v=1788908824","url":"https:\/\/mainstreetliquor.com\/products\/bruichladdich-octomore-edition-17-2-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Main Street Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}