Annual release · Islay4 editions tracked
Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley)
Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich. Each year's Octomore series opens with the x.1, a five-year-old from Scottish barley matured mainly in first-fill bourbon casks, launched in early September alongside the x.2 and x.3.
| Distillery | Bruichladdich, Islay, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 59.7% ABV 59.1% to 59.7% across 4 editions |
| Age | 5 years |
| Casks | first-fill bourbonLists: Bourbon cask |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Islay single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Rémy Cointreau |
| Last edition | Octomore 17.1, 1 September 2026 |
| Last stated price | $204.99 |
Stock sheet
3 of 10 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 15.1 | $199.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | DramtimeNL | Bruichladdich Octomore 17.1 (59,7%) | €164.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | DramtimeNL | Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 (59,2%) | €168.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 16.1 | $219.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 14.1 | $219.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | CraftShackUS | Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1 Edition Super Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | CraftShackUS | Bruichladdich Octomore 14.1 Edition Super Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | Dram StreetUS | Octomore 14.1 | $219.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights)GB | Octomore 16.1 5 Year Old | £139.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 010 | Milroy's of SohoGB | Octomore 15.1 | £140 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley) edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Octomore 17.1 | 1 September 2026 | 59.7% ABV | $204.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | Octomore 16.1 | 2 September 2025 | 59.3% ABV | $204.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | Octomore 15.1 | 10 September 2024 | 59.1% ABV | $204.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | Octomore 14.1 | 5 September 2023 | 59.6% ABV | £140 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 10 listings at 6 shops, 3 in stock and 7 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley) release?
- Going by past dates, around September 2027: the last 4 editions came out in September 2026, September 2025, September 2024 and September 2023. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley) cost?
- The last stated price was $204.99. Shops list it from €164.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: Octomore 17.1 came out on 1 September 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- Octomore 17.1 on 1 September 2026, Octomore 16.1 on 2 September 2025, Octomore 15.1 on 10 September 2024 and Octomore 14.1 on 5 September 2023.
- Where is Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley) in stock?
- SipWhiskey and Dramtime, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Bruichladdich
Other Bruichladdich lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Octomore x.4Bruichladdich · Islay | 7 to 10 years · 57.2% ABV | 1 October 2026 | November 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Octomore x.2Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 59.5% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 003 | Octomore x.3 (Islay barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 60.9% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Bruichladdich Feis Ile (Rock'ndaal)Bruichladdich · Islay | 5 to 15 years · 63.5% ABV | 24 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 005 | Port Charlotte 18 Year OldBruichladdich · Islay | 18 years · 52.3% ABV | 29 January 2026 | January 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 006 | Bruichladdich Black ArtBruichladdich · Islay | 19 to 29 years · 47.8% ABV | 2026 | November 2026 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 007 | Bruichladdich Bere BarleyBruichladdich · Islay | 10 years · 50% ABV | October 2023 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 008 | Port Charlotte Islay BarleyBruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 50% ABV | February 2023 | No estimate | Sold out |
More from Islay
Other limited Islay lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bunnahabhain Feis IleBunnahabhain · Islay | 14 to 19 years · 51.6% ABV | 29 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Kilchoman Feis IleKilchoman · Islay | 15 to 16 years · 50.9% ABV | 28 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Bowmore Feis IleBowmore · Islay | 8 to 19 years · 55.4% ABV | 27 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 004 | Ardbeg DayArdbeg · Islay | No age statement · 47.8% ABV | 26 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 4 shops |
| 005 | Caol Ila Feis IleCaol Ila · Islay | 8 to 15 years · 56.1% ABV | 25 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 006 | Lagavulin Feis IleLagavulin · Islay | 10 to 15 years · 56.5% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Other annual releases from Scotland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Kilkerran 16 Year OldGlengyle · Campbeltown | 16 years · 46% ABV | 1 September 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | The Macallan Harmony CollectionThe Macallan · Speyside | No age statement · 46.3% ABV | 4 August 2026 | No estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 003 | Springbank 15 Year OldSpringbank · Campbeltown | 15 years · 46% ABV | June 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Isle of Raasay The Raasay Lassies ReleaseIsle of Raasay · Islands | No age statement · 58.2% ABV | 8 March 2026 | March 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- Octomore Returns With This Year's Release, Series 17, Whisky Advocate
- The World's Peatiest Whisky Series Returns With 4 2026 Expressions, The Daily Pour
- Bruichladdich Debuts 16th Octomore Series of Heavily Peated Scotch Whiskies, The Daily Pour
- Bruichladdich Distillery Launches Octomore Series 16, Beverage Information Group
- Taste Test: Bruichladdich Just Dropped 2024's Highly Anticipated Octomore Scotches, The Daily Pour
- Bruichladdich Distillery Unveils 15th Octomore Series, Newswire.ca (PR Newswire)
- Bruichladdich Debuts 14th Annual Release of Octomore, The Daily Pour
- Bruichladdich unveils 14th Octomore edition, Whisky Magazine
- Bruichladdich distillery, en.wikipedia.org
- Octomore Edition 17.1, Bruichladdich Distillery
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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