Bruichladdich Octomore 11 Year Old 2013 Single Cask

Experience the absolute pinnacle of high-PPM super-peated Islay single malt with Octomore 11 Year Old 2013 Single Cask Scotch Whisky. Distilled at the legendary Bruichladdich Distillery on the shores of Loch Indaal, this ultra-rare single cask release pushes the boundaries of smoke, age, and flavour complexity. While most Octomore expressions are bottled at 5 years old, this extraordinary 11-year-old single cask bottling represents an elusive, well-matured gem highly coveted by rare Scotch collectors worldwide.

Distilled in 2013 from 100% Scottish barley, the spirit was heavily peated before being laid to rest in a hand-selected single oak cask. Over eleven years of maritime maturation in Islay's cool, sea-salty climate softened the raw, aggressive peat smoke, transforming it into a refined, multi-layered tapestry of coastal medicinal smoke, rich oak tannins, and deep sweetness. Bottled at a potent, natural cask strength without chill-filtration or added artificial colour, this liquid retains its full viscous mouthfeel and unfiltered intensity. Only 246 bottles released.

High-PPM Power Meets Rare Extended Aging

The Collector's Profile: Single cask Octomores with double-digit age statements are among the rarest bottlings in modern Scotch history. The 2013 vintage single cask offers an unrepeatable flavour profile where towering peat smoke seamlessly harmonizes with decades-deep wood extraction, making it a crowning trophy for any luxury spirits portfolio.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma / Nose: Intense, medicinal, and mesmerizing. Dense peat smoke, tarry ropes, and sea salt brine open the nose, yielding to sweet vanilla, charred oak, stewed stone fruits, and crisp lemon zest.
  • Palate / Flavour: A full-bodied, oily, and mouth-coating smoke bomb. Earthy peat, campfire ash, and medicinal iodine crash against rich honey, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, and warm baking spices.
  • Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and coastal. Lingering bonfire smoke, dry oak tannins, sea-spray saltiness, and sweet malt fade gracefully over minutes.

Enjoy this Octomore 2013 Single Cask neat to dissect its complex peat and wood interplay, add a drop of spring water to open up its hidden fruit sweetness, or keep it sealed as a prized collection item.