Edition 15.2

    57.9%

    ALC./VOL.

    The initial maturation in American oak, before finishing in French oak ex-Cognac casks, adds a wealth of complexity to Octomore 15.2. Demonstrating the finesse quality oak has on the final spirit, the 15.2 is simultaneously powerful yet elegant, with the delicate floral character of the whisky coming to the fore. The softness of the oak is unmissable on the palate, working with the spirit’s mineral quality and dry peat smoke beautifully.

    15.2 Cask Expression

    Octomore 15.2 offers an intriguing and inviting comparison to the 15.1.

    Distilled from the same batch of Scottish grown barley, also malted to 108.22 PPM, the 15.2 uses a combination of second fill wine and second fill Bourbon casks, with the spirit finished in first fill Cognac casks. This unique trifecta of casks adds complexity while retaining an elegant single malt Scotch whisky.

    “The initial maturation in American oak, before finishing in French oak ex-cognac casks, adds a wealth of complexity to Octomore 15.2.

    Demonstrating the finesse quality oak has on the final spirit, the 15.2 is simultaneously powerful yet elegant with the delicate floral character of the whisky coming to the fore. The softness of the oak is unmissable on the palate, working with the spirit’s mineral quality and dry peat smoke beautifully.”

    Octomore Edition 15.2
    PRODUCT DETAILS
    TASTING NOTES
    colour
    Hebridean Sand
    nose

    Sweet citrus, lime zest and lemon meringue pie open on the nose, followed by toasted oak and a hint of earthy smoke. A medley of tropical fruit enhances the vibrancy of the single malt whisky, balanced with woody spices, smoked honey, toasted bread, and roasted coffee. 

    palate

    Viscous in texture, the sumptuously smooth spirit brings vanilla custard, caramel, toffee and a crack of black pepper. Charred oak, cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg provide added depth with pear drops and dried apricot cutting through Octomore’s inimitable peat smoke. 

    finish

    An unmistakable maritime quality lands on a finish, with waves of salt spray settling on the palate while peat embers linger. 

    Octomore Edition 15.1
    SPECIFICATIONS
    BARLEY PROVENANCE: 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley
    MALTING: Super Heavily Peated
    DISTILLATION: Distilled in 2018 from 2017 harvest
    AGE: 5 Years
    MATURATION PROFILE: Distilled in 2018 and originally filled into a combination of second fill wine casks (42%) and second fill bourbon casks (58%). In 2023 the spirit was recasked into first fill Cognac casks for the remainder of its maturation life.  
    PHENOL LEVEL: 108.2 PPM
    STRENGTH: 57.9%
    OCTOMORE SUPER-HEAVILY PEATED WHISKY IS ALWAYS
    NON CHILL
    FILTERED
    MATURED ENTIRELY
    ON ISLAY
    BOTTLED USING
    ISLAY SPRING WATER
    COLOURING
    FREE
    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
    The figures below state the average representative values per serving giving 10g alcohol, or per standard 25ml measure:
    PRODUCT INFORMATION
    Nutritional Values: Per 25ml serving: /td>
    Alcohol (g) 10 10
    Calories (Kcal) 82 69
    Fat (g) 0 0
    - of which Saturates (g) 0 0
    Carbohydrates (g) 0 0
    - of which Sugar (g) 0 0
    Protein (g) 0 0

    Explore series 15

    Octomore Series 15 is best experienced as a set.

    Compare our control, 15.1, with 15.2's expressions of Cognac casks, and the Islay barley provenance of 15.3

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