Octomore 13.1 118.4 750mL

Octomore 13.1 pushes peat to the foreground through Scottish mainland barley malted to 137.3 PPM and maturation in American oak.

Key details

• Origin: Islay, Scotland
• Single malt Scotch
• Barley: 100% Scottish mainland
• Malt phenol level: 137.3 PPM
• Proof: 118.4

Flavor profile

The defining feature is its heavily peated malt. The PPM figure describes the malt, rather than a laboratory measure of smoke in the finished glass.

Pairing & serving

Try a small pour neat, then add water gradually. Pair with smoked brisket or aged cheddar; no decanting needed.

After opening & when to enjoy

Keep upright, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. The spirit is ready to enjoy and does not continue barrel aging in the bottle. After opening, aim to enjoy within about a year for the freshest aroma, especially as the bottle empties.

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