Bruichladdich Octomore 13.1 Super Heavily Peated Scotch 

I agree with Bart I would rather have two or more Ardbeg 10-year-olds. But if you are a Peathead you’ve got to buy an Octomore at least one time so you can say “I’ve had an Octomore.” I bought the Octomore 8.1 and really liked it but I would not spend that much money for another one.

I am big on all Ardbeg's, Laphroaig 10, and Lagavulin 11. Just tried the Octomore 13.1 and BOOM....explosive big, big peat. It was just a great hit when it first arrived. Immediate warm flavors melt to a long finish. There is no comparison between the initial peat hit of the 13.1 and other big peat scotch whiskies. It has a very good ABV value as well as a generous ppm. Every peathead should try an Octomore and then decide if the cost is too high. Final analysis = The 13.1 is a special experience but not worth the $245 price tag. For the best bang for the buck, keeping that Islay peat in focus, reserve shelf space for Kilchoman Sanaig, Ardbeg 10, and Lagavulin 11.

The 6.3 is the first I remember that every peat head loved!

My first peated whisky was the Ardbeg Corrivreckan, now that was a roller coaster first time i tasted it....i was hooked man, from that moment i became a hardcore peat head!!! Kudos dummies!!!

Total wine by me has these for 240 before tax. I got a promotion from whiskey kingdom in the UK and was able to get it for 207 all in. I still have an opened it, but one of these days I will and I hope I get the same tasting notes and enjoyment.

I still haven't splurged on an Octomore but maybe someday

Yep, we just did an Ardbeg shootout for an upcoming review. What surprised me was how similar Jean and I were in our rankings. I'm more into peat than she is most of the time. The Octo sounds like a nice edition to have on hand for a home bar. Cheers.

Picked this up on sale for $180. Very good. Kilkerran Heavily Peat batch 2 did well against this one in a blind shootout

Needless to say: love the Octomores I've had so far. Have yet to try this 13.1... if I manage to pass the payment counter (which I doubt). Thanks for reviewing anyway. Slàinte mhath

First peat experience was the Lag 16 at a Co-workers retirement party… had no clue what I was doing, took it as a shot as everyone else was doing tastings. 20 minutes later I’m in my truck driving home still tasting the finish, and at that moment I needed to find it and know more!

This is a great review. I recently tasted the 10.2 and was so impressed I bought a bottle. I would only buy Octomore having tasted beforehand as I’ve tasted versions in the past that I haven’t personally enjoyed. Don’t understand the numbering system! if you like peat, you’ve gotta try an Octomore once in your life!

I enjoyed this scotch. Great review my friends.

One day I will add 1 of these to my collection

I think i mentioned this before… I had an Octomore bottle 4 weeks I moved from NY to FL. The local liqour store cut me a deal because i was a great customer for a couple of years. Sadly never was able to try it because in transit it of traveling down to FL bottle broke. Out of all 30 bottles of scotch i sent down, that was the only bottle that didnt make it. The other bottles in that box made it. All were wrapped with care, somehow that one didnt make it. I am kicking myself for not putting it in my suitcase or the wifes but i was worried of airlines lose my suitcase. Now how prices are I really doubt i will for a while get another Octomore. I will hav to order because all the liqour stores around me doesnt carry much scotch. Online retail is really high. My wife calls the peated whisky “Rome is burning.” Cheers.

Wow! A Heavy Hitter!!!

I got the 13.4 (5-year Virgin Oak) from the distillery... my first Octomore. Worth it for the experience, but not sure I'd buy one every year.

Great video guys, I'm tasting It through your tasting and description since I'm peat impaired😂 really glad you enjoy It!!!, Now ECBP, that's another story, really enjoy that líquid gold. Great job Scott, great job Bart!

I’m back, great show guys !

13.2 was my favorite of the 13.x. 5 year in hand picked oloroso bodega casks.

Good whiskey but man the price is killer.

The octomore point collection is one i frequently purchase and just don’t mind paying for. Love this distillery, I have lots of bottles of the islay barley as well. All good stuff! Bart, you can see peat is where your passion is. I don’t buy Ardbeg 10 anymore since uigeadail is only $10 more.

I Agree with Bart …for that money, I would rather get a Port Charlotte OLC 01 plus a PC 10 all the way 🥃🥃 !

This is my favourite whiskey.... But Its expensive 🫰

I have the 8.2, 167ppm , you could only buy it at Airport outlets.

Great and accurate video Love the 13.1

The only Octomore I've had is the 13.4 but I agree that it is surprisingly "light" and I didn't expect it. Definitely not the place to start with peat but is a definite must try.

1st peated whiskey I ever had was Octamore, needless to say it wasn't a pleasant experience. Hair or my body literally stood up 😂, I do love them now, The last one I purchased was 12.2 and it was $200.

Love me some Octomore. (:

I don't think I'll ever acquire an appreciation for peat, but I still enjoyed your review.

221👍 I don't know how i missed this review...

If the Port Charlotte is heavily peated the Octomore had to go super.... I wish I could find one, never seen Ocatomore here in my part of NC.

Super duper ultra heavily peated also Super dupler ultra heavily priced.

I find octomore more clean than ardbeg laphroaig and lagavulin The peat, even if higher ppm, is not dominan it seems to be more balanced. What really surprise me is the alchol absence at the nose, from a young spirit with high abv i expect alcholic punch at the nose are also interesting the double matured ar the finish in wine they produce

I don't know about this particular batch, but every Octomore I've ever had blows Ardbeg 10 out of the water. It does seem like the newer Octomores haven't been as heavily peated as previous batches though. Every batch I've had has been at least 170ppm.

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Great review, thank you. Over $300 Canadian, hard pass.

13.3 is better but not 13.4

I honestly don't get the heavily peated appeal, to me that's all I can taste is peat... and it tastes like a used bandaid... no thank you.