Bruichladdich Distillery will launch its highly anticipated annual Octomore series in Singapore on 3 December 2025. The launch will be accompanied by an immersive three-day exhibition of the ground-breaking Islay single malt brand at Stamford Arts Centre. 

The 16 series is a powerful lineup of expressions which feature sky-high PPMs, traceable barley and a unique selection of fine casks from all over the globe. Octomore’s signature smoky profile is that of a dry, campfire smoke that belies its high phenols. Considered by the distillery to be ‘The Impossible Equation’, Octomore is designed to push the boundaries of whisky-making, challenging consumers’ ideas about age, peating levels, and near-cask-strength ABV.

“Octomore exists to provoke and challenge”, says Bruichladdich Distillery Master Blender, Adam Hannett, “something that is on paper so polarising, it shouldn’t really work – it’s too young, too strong and too peaty - hence the Impossible Equation. But with each new Octomore expression, the spirit continues to surprise and delight with its depth, its campfire smoke and its incredible flavour profile.”

Available in Singapore are three expressions of the Series 16, each layered, complex, and ever-changing: 

The start of the Octomore journey, 16.1 provides the reference point for this series’ unorthodox experimentation. 16.1 is crafted using 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto Barley, malted to 101.4 PPM and aged in cask for five years, with an ABV of 59.3%. This elegant liquid is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, bringing intense peat smoke with surprising delicacy. Salted caramel, honeyed melon, and apricot are followed by chocolate and coconut, accompanied by a soft wave of earthy minerality and lingering smoke.

Octomore 16.2 invites you further on the journey, providing an irresistible comparison to 16.1. This expression uses the same distillate as the 16.1, has been aged in a cask for five years and bottled at 58.1% ABV. The 16.2 has been housed in a fine selection of Oloroso and Bordeaux casks before being finished in Madeira and Portuguese Moscatel for a rich and complex flavour. Caramelised sugar, roasted nuts, and dried fruits abound, enveloped in sweet smoke.

Octomore 16.3 is a showcase of single farm, single field and single vintage whisky making. The archetypal Octomore liquid, this is produced in its entirety from barley from Octomore Farm. Continuing the Series 16 odyssey, this ultra-high provenance single malt whisky explores the influence of barley grown exclusively on Church Field, Octomore Farm, Islay. A symphony of honeyed malt, toasted grain and a distinctive earthiness meet delicate threads of smoke and salinity. 16.3 has been aged five years full term in Bourbon, Sauternes, and Pedro Ximénez casks with the Islay barley malted to 189.5 PPM and bottled at 61.6% ABV.

Octomore Series 16 is available to purchase at Cellarbration’s retail stores islandwide and on their website. Octomore 16.1 will retail at $280, while Octomore 16.2 and 16.3 will be priced at $298 and $388, respectively. Whiskey enthusiasts purchasing the bottle at the exhibition will enjoy a special discount. 

Octomore Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre

As part of its Singapore launch, Octomore unveils an immersive art gallery experience that invites guests to journey through the storied history of the Bruichladdich Distillery and the creation of the Octomore whisky. A dedicated section will spotlight the Octomore Series 16, brought to life through a multisensory showcase infused with scent and sound—a bold expression of the whisky’s distinctive, high PPM character.

Open to the public from 4 to 6 December, Thursday to Saturday, between 2.30pm and 8pm, the exhibition includes guided tasting sessions for visitors. Guests who purchase all three Octomore 16 will receive a complimentary whisky tasting set. Newcomers to the brand can also discover the full spectrum through a curated tasting flight of all three expressions, priced at $32 with advance purchase here or $36 when purchased on-site. The Octomore Series 16 exhibition will be held at Stamford Arts Centre, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187962. Guests are recommended to reserve their preferred visiting time slots for the exhibition via EventBrite.

Bruichladdich Masterclass with Global Brand Ambassador, Abigail Clephane

On Wednesday, 1 December 2025 at 7pm, whisky connoisseurs are invited to an exclusive masterclass hosted by Abigail Clephane, Global Brand Ambassador for Bruichladdich. The session will feature a guided tasting of the distillery’s latest range of products in Singapore, including the latest Singapore-exclusive Bruichladdich Micro Provenance Single Cask #1558—part of an ongoing exploratory series that delves into the evolutionary influences shaping the maturation of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The cask reveals how variables such as age, vintage, wood type, barley, storage location, humidity, temperature, and marine climate define the true essence of provenance. The masterclass will be held at The Single Cask, 73A Amoy Street, Singapore 069892. Tickets can be pre-booked here for $39. For more information, please visit bruichladdich.com.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team