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Octomore 8 years 10.2

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(2)€165Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Octomore 8 years 10.2 was released as a Travel Retail exclusive, with only 24,000 bottles. That detail tells you a lot before the cork even moves. This is a bottling built for people who chase character, not comfort. The smoke feels thick but controlled, then sweet notes drift in and soften the edges. You get caramel, vanilla, and a touch of white chocolate over a deep, woody core. It keeps shifting in the glass, which is where the fun starts. Each sip feels like a new angle on peat.

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About the distillery

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Octomore

Octomore is a well-known distillery located on the island of Islay in Scotland. The distillery is owned by Bruichladdich, a renowned producer of single malt scotch whiskies. Octomore is known for its distinctive peated whiskies, which have a reputation for being some of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world. The name Octomore comes from the farm that the distillery is built on, which was originally called Octomore Farm. The distillery was established in 2002, and its first release was a 3-year-old whisky that was heavily peated, with a phenol content of 80 parts per million (ppm). Since then, Octomore has become known for its experimentation with different levels of peating, with some releases reaching over 300 ppm.

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About the Octomore 8 years 10.2

Octomore 8 years 10.2 is a single malt Scotch whisky from Octomore in Islay, Scotland. Octomore 8 years 10.2 is known for intense peat, but this release balances that power with sweetness. The profile moves between smoky weight and bright dessert-like notes. It is a focused Islay whisky, yet it stays expressive from first nose to finish. A key reason is the cask story. This release spent four years in first-fill American oak, then moved to third-fill French oak Sauternes casks. That second phase shapes the texture and aroma in a clear way. You can find graham cracker, caramel, vanilla, and white chocolate around the smoke. The result is sweet, smoky, and woody, with a meatycereal edge that keeps it grounded. Octomore has built its name by pushing peat levels while still protecting flavour detail. This bottle shows that house style with real clarity. The smoke is assertive, yet the spirit never feels one-note. It opens slowly and keeps changing in the glass. For many drinkers, that evolving character is the reason to buy this Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Serve Octomore 8 years 10.2 neat to track its full arc. The palate starts rich and sweet, then turns drier and more peppery. Smoky notes hold through the finish, while cake-like sweetness lingers underneath. If you want a serious peated whisky with clear cask influence, this is a reliable choice. It is also a strong gift for whisky lovers who want a distinctive Islay bottle. Its sweetness and smoke keep trading places through the finish. That contrast is why collectors revisit this release.