OBA

“Transparency is the hallmark of Bruichladdich Distillery, but one single malt whisky that that goes against the grain is Black Art, a spirit shrouded in secrecy. In omitting the details behind Black Art’s craft – barley varietal, date of distillation, specific maturation profile – something else is revealed: the pure, sensorial act of delighting entirely in the spirit’s flavour. So, we asked ourselves: what if the mysteries of Black Art and the nuanced power of Octomore were married together?”

Adam Hannett, Master Blender

Octomore Black Art (OBA) was introduced by Adam Hannett in 2016 at his inaugural Fèis Ìle Masterclass as Head Distiller. The first super heavily peated Black Art was rapturously received by those in attendance that day. OBA Concept_01 was released a year later in 2017, selling out almost immediately. Ten years on, OBA has been reimagined with a striking visual of our Coultorsay warehouse where thousands of casks sit quietly ageing, their stories yet to be explored.

Octomore Black Art (OBA) was introduced by Adam Hannett in 2016 at his inaugural Fèis Ìle Masterclass as Head Distiller. The first super heavily peated Black Art was rapturously received by those in attendance that day. OBA Concept_01 was released a year later in 2017, selling out almost immediately. Ten years on, OBA has been reimagined with a striking visual of our Coultorsay warehouse where thousands of casks sit quietly ageing, their stories yet to be explored.