Annual release · Islay4 editions tracked
Octomore x.3 (Islay barley)
Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich. The x.3 is distilled from barley grown on Octomore Farm on Islay and is the most heavily peated of each year's series, released in early September.
| Distillery | Bruichladdich, Islay, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 60.9% ABV 60.9% to 61.6% across 4 editions |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | first-fill bourbon, wine, sauternes, ice wine, syrahLists: Bourbon cask, Wine cask |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Islay single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Rémy Cointreau |
| Last edition | Octomore 17.3, 1 September 2026 |
| Last stated price | $279.99 |
Stock sheet
1 of 9 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DramtimeNL | Bruichladdich Octomore 17.3 (60,9%) | €224.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 16.3 | $299.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 15.3 | $279.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | SipWhiskeyUS | Octomore 14.3 | $299.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | CraftShackUS | Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3 Edition Super Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | CraftShackUS | Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3 Edition Super Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | Dram StreetUS | Octomore 15.3 | $279.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights)GB | Octomore 16.3 5 Year Old | £187.49 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | Milroy's of SohoGB | Octomore 15.3 | £195 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Octomore x.3 (Islay barley) edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Octomore 17.3 | 1 September 2026 | 60.9% ABV | $279.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | Octomore 16.3 | 2 September 2025 | 61.6% ABV | $279.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | Octomore 15.3 | 10 September 2024 | 61.3% ABV | $279.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | Octomore 14.3 | 5 September 2023 | 61.4% ABV | £195 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 9 listings at 6 shops, 1 in stock and 8 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Octomore x.3 (Islay 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.3 (Islay barley) cost?
- The last stated price was $279.99. Shops list it from €224.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: Octomore 17.3 came out on 1 September 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- Octomore 17.3 on 1 September 2026, Octomore 16.3 on 2 September 2025, Octomore 15.3 on 10 September 2024 and Octomore 14.3 on 5 September 2023.
- Where is Octomore x.3 (Islay barley) in stock?
- 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.1 (Scottish barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | 5 years · 59.7% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Octomore x.2Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 59.5% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 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
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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