Wither Octomore?

Question

Way back when... Bruichladdich distilled on the 3rd of October, 2002 a whisky called Octomore. It was billed as having the world's most heavily peated content with a phenolic content of 80.5 parts per million. The production was strictly limited to 800 cases and I have number 343. Jim McEwan anticipates that this dram will need at least eight years in cask before it is ready to be bottled. So I am looking at, at least, another

4 1/2 years.

Has anyone heard any mumblings, rumblings, or bumblings about the progress of this whisky? Anyone else involved in the initial offering?

ajames54 · Accepted Answer

Well  I got to try some of the new make spirit.. aged about 6 months..lets just say that because I'm such a nice guy I would be willing totake yours off your hands.

Jeff Folloder · Answer

Quite the generous offer !

Jim · Answer

I'm prepared to extend the offer by collecting it myself, so you don't evenhave any petrol expense.No, no, thank _you_.Jim

Jeff Folloder · Answer

Oh no.  I could never do that to you.  I live in Texas and the petrol cost to you would be horrific!  Perhaps we should consider sharing a "virtual" dram when it is finally released?

Jim · Answer

Ah. Yes, that would be a _little_ bit out of my way..!I'll hold you to that :-)Is Octomore something they'll be doing regularly or was it one of theirone offs?Jim

Jeff Folloder · Answer

I've heard nothing more about it, so I must assume that this was a one off project.  Of course, we all know what happens when one assumes!

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