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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3 Islay Barley 750ML giftship The deliberately short maturation isBruichladdich Octomore 14. 3 Islay Barley 750ML is a cask strength Islay single malt scotch whisky bottled at 61. 4% ABV (122. 8 proof) with an extraordinary 214. 2 PPM phenol level. This fifth release in the Octomore . 3 Islay Barley lineage carries an 87. 77 100 average rating on Whiskybase across 281 reviews, underscoring the depth that single farm terroir and extreme peat can deliver together. Quick Facts: ABV: 61. 4% Origin: Islay, Scotland Age: