Octomore

Octomore The Cask Whisperer 8 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #4555, 2011, J.M. Acree's Private Selection, 59.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 31
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This ongoing series from Bruichladdich is the most heavily peated whisky in the world. Named after James Brown's farm that is situated above Port Charlotte, this Brobdingnagian whisky deftly lives up to its description as, "The iron fist in the velvet glove". Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel Cask Number: 4555 59.9% ABV / 70cl Bottle Number: One of only 246 bottles released

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 315.12
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 8, 2026SGD 196.45
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 278.55
Region
Islay
Age
8 Years
Vintage
2011
Bottled
2020
ABV
59.9%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Octomore
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - J.M. Acree's Private Selection
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
4555
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
246
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
The Cask Whisperer
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Private Selection
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Phenolic, smoky, tar, turpentine, burning sage, cocoa powder, charred meat, burning grass, brown sugar, toffee, caramelized sugars, malty pastries, fruity, coconut, pineapple, charred pears, vanilla custard, caramel, lemon/orange zest, salt, unripe pineapple, vegetal peat, saltiness, rubber, light petrol, seared steak, dirty oil, roasted chestnuts, stale brown bread.
Palate
Acrid, medicinal, burning herbs, tar, spent cannon shot, charred citrus, burning grass, maritime salt, charcoal, muscle rubs, menthol, slightly burnt caramel, molasses cookies, spirited pepper, thick and oily mouthfeel, rich and sweet, pears, apples, pineapple (charred and ashy), pie crust, cinnamon, tar, sawdust, unripe strawberry, pink peppercorns, Victoria sponge cake, flamed orange peel, mellow peat smoke, bright smoke, fresh lemon zest, sweet pear/apple, white pepper heat, pineapples, coconut milk, creamy/waxy, tropical fruit, habanero heat.
Finish
Medium length, burnt caramel, medicinal herbs, long finish, cinnamon, burnt sugar, black pepper, sea salt, salt, light smoke, light bitter burnt sugar, waxy/coconut cream, lingering heat/tingle, black pepper, fruity metallic vibe.
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