Octomore

Bruichladdich Octomore 07.4 Virgin Oak 7 Year Old, Virgin Oak & Ex-Bourbon Cask, 2016, 61.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 11
Average Score
Avg 83
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Description

This Octomore 07.4 is a 7-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich, distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2016. It is part of the Octomore series, known for being one of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world, with a peating level of 167ppm. This expression was matured with 25% aged full term in virgin oak, and the remaining 75% matured for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 2 years in European virgin oak, and finally re-gauged for 2 years in ex-bourbon casks. It was released as a limited edition of 12,000 bottles at 61.2% ABV.

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LatestSGD 400
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SGD 416SGD 359SGD 301SGD 243Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 14Jan 1Aug 30Sep 14 - SGD 260 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Jan 1 - SGD 347 - European Whisky Auctions - Jan 1, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 376 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 400 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 399.71
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 375.84
European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 1, 2026SGD 347.42
Region
Islay
Age
7 Years
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2016
ABV
61.2%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Octomore
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Virgin Oak & Ex-Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Allier in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
07.4
PPM
167
Barley
Scottish mainland barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Adam Hannett
Master distiller (distillation)
Adam Hannett
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
12000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Octomore 07.4 is part of the experimental Octomore series, known for its high peating levels and unique maturation experiments, with the '.4' designation typically focusing on Virgin Oak maturation.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Powerful smoke tempered with sweet, rich oak, dried fruit, apricot, chocolate orange, buttery vanilla, BBQ, and pine needles.
Palate
Rich and sumptuous with an explosion of peat smoke and toasted oak, medicinal notes, cinnamon, clove, coconut, lemon peel, caramel, and sweet orange.
Finish
Long and lingering with licorice, clove, dried dates, apricots, honeyed vanilla, and fading smoke.
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