16.1 is crafted using 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley, malted to 101.4 PPM and aged in cask for 5 years, with an ABV of 59.3%. This elegant liquid is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, bringing forth intense peat smoke with surprising delicacy. Salted caramel, honeyed melon and apricot lead into chocolate and coconut, accompanied by a soft wave of earthy minerality and lingering smoke.
Octomore 16.1 embodies the powerful elegance of the .1 lineage, balancing intense peat smoke with a surprising delicacy. The robust character is undeniable, yet the nuanced interplay of sweet, salty, and smoky elements creates a captivating complexity that rewards patient exploration.
