On the palate it arrives bold and smoky with a coastal salinity and sweet barley notes that soften into a long, medicinal peat finish, making each sip feel warming and precise. Octomore 16.2 is a heavily peated Islay single malt from the Bruichladdich distillery in Scotland, made from barley with intense phenol levels and matured in a mix of casks to balance the smoke with underlying fruit and oak character, and it is bottled at an ABV of 0.595. Enjoy it alongside smoked salmon to echo the briny, smoky elements or with a pungent blue cheese to play off the whisky’s sweetness and peat for a satisfying pairing.
Producer Information: Bruichladdich
Bruichladdich: distillery on Islay that champions regional identity by sourcing local barley and reflecting maritime terroir, preserving craft tradition through hand-finished copper stills, on-site floor malting and transparent provenance practices. Their portfolio spans unpeated single malt Bruichladdich, the peated Port Charlotte and the heavily peated Octomore, plus The Botanist gin, cask-strength and age-statement releases, and experimental small-batch bottlings that emphasize farm-to-bottle storytelling and artisanal whisky-making techniques.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
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From the Metro station, Head northwest on Bedford Park Blvd toward Webster Ave (282 ft).
Turn right onto Webster Ave (0.1 mi).
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Turn right onto Goulden Ave (259 ft).
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Turn right onto W 238th St (0.2 mi).
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Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Scotch whiskey, a distinguished spirit originating from Scotland, is primarily made from malted barley for single malts and grains for blended varieties. This iconic drink undergoes a meticulous distillation process using pot stills for single malts and column stills for grain whiskies, followed by an aging period of at least three years in oak casks, often previously used for bourbon or sherry. The result is a diverse range of flavors and aromas that reflect the unique characteristics of its regions of origin.
Single malt Scotch typically boasts rich and complex flavors with notes of fruit, spice, smoke, peat, and oak, while blended Scotch offers a smoother profile with balanced hints of caramel, vanilla, and light smoke. The texture can vary significantly—from smooth and creamy to rich and oily—depending on the style. Scotch whiskey is versatile in its consumption; it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks and serves as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or Blood & Sand.
