FT: Octomore whiskies

– Look mum! There is a gazillion pounds on the floor.
– Nice, go and get one Octomore bottle, try to buy some glasses with the rest of the money.

I love peated whiskies, I love Ardbeg, I love Laphroaig, I love Lagavuling and I love Octomore, but for Christ’s sake… who is pricing it?! What do you want from me?! I can afford maybe one very special bottle at £100, maybe two, but if you plan to release 2-3 per year and each one is more and more expensive… well… you will end up with something like this photo.

8 bottles of Octomore and all of them closes. Most fuckers persons are buying them to speculate and sell later for a nice profit margin. That’s quite a sad finish for a whisky…

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To the whiskies, gentlemen ( and laddies! )…

Octomore 01.1

“Liquid peat ambrosia. Tasty!.”

91

The now very rare first release of Bruichladdich’s Octomore. When it was released it was the world’s peatiest whisky, with phenol levels of 131ppm. This has since been eclipsed by the astonishing peaty punch of the second edition, but this will remain the original!
TODO: Check if strength is 63.5% or 63%
TODO: Check if strength is 63.5% or 40%

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (90): strong. some peat, iodine, floral, pears, wood.

Palate (93): oily, powerful. some peat, iodine, floral, honey, salt.

Finish (91): very long. peat, floral, a little honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 with 91 points over 100.

Octomore 02.1

“ Splash! Peat! Splash! More peat! Splash! Octomore! Peat, sea, Islay, awesome whisky from Bruichladdich at an incredible peat level of 140ppm.”

93

This is the second release of Bruichladdich's Octomore, the world's most heavily-peated whisky at 140ppm. This year's edition comes in at 62.5% and promises to be another treat for brave peat-freaks.

Launched after the collectors sought Octomore 01.1

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova
TODO: Check if strength is 62.5% or 62%

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, medicinal, marine, iodine, citrus, a little floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, hot, peat, peat, marine, a little red fruits, cocoa. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. peat, peat, iodine. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore Edition 02.1 with 93 points over 100.

Octomore 02.2 Orpheus

“ Bruichladdich isn’t lightly peated anymore. Very similar to the 02.1 release. This Orpheus has an extravagant pink color and the same peat punch than 02.1, slightly more fruity and delicious.”

93

The third release of Bruichladdich's mega-peated whisky Octomore has been finished in casks from Chateau Petrus.

After the collectors sought Octomore 01.1 and the naked Octomore 02.1, Bruichladdich has launched its peat monster finished in casks of one of the world most expensive wines.

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, fruity, peat, marine, a little wood, a little coffee, floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, peat, fruity, red fruits, peat, marine, coffee, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. many peat. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore 02.2 Orpheus with 93 points over 100.

Octomore 03.152

“Spectacular dram! The nose of this Octomore doesn't warns you about what it is to come”

91

A non wine finished Octomore, this was peated to 152 ppm and aged for 5 years. This is the peatiest Octomore yet!

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. honey, citrus, peat, wood, pepper, vanilla. It's peated, right, but it isn't as massive as you would think.

Palate (92): powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, vanilla, pears, wood, earth. C'est magnifique!

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, citrus, vanilla.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore 3.152 with 91 points over 100.

Octomore 04.1

Umm… I thought I have tasted this one.

Octomore 04.2

“Another great release of Octomore ( Is there a bad one?! ). This Bruichladdich whisky is more fruity and complex that Octomore 3.1 but I prefer the sincere simplicity of the 3.1, by a slight margin”

90

More smoky insanity from the folks at Bruichladdich, this time with the barley peated to 167ppm. This Octomore is named for Comus, the son of Bacchus (the Roman god of wine and partying), and has been finished in a Sauternes cask.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. citrus, honey, fruits, grapes, spices, peat.

Palate (92): powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, spices, wood, earth, floral, fruit, ripe apples, pears.

Finish (91): long. peat, citrus, fruits.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore 5 Year Old / Edition 4.2 / Comus Islay Whisky with 90 points over 100.

Octomore 05.1

Umm?! I didn’t have taste neither… I have to fill these gaps. I must.

Octomore 06.1

“Fantastic! A real cracking pure peat pleasure”

92

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (91): strong. peat, earth, honey, vanilla, citrus.

Palate (92): powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, vanilla, earth, wood, spices.

Finish (92): longer than average. peat, honey, spices.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Octomore 06.1 5 Year Old Scottish Barley with 92 points over 100.

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Extra: Octomore 10 years old Special Release

“If it wasn't for the stupid price tag it would be a good whisky bottle... but £150 for a bottle is no way”

90

Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Year Old Islay single malt Scotch whiskey. 2012 1st release of the world's most heavily peated Scotch (80.5PPM) limited release of 6,000 bottles. Matured in American oak casks.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. peat, honey, bacon, citrus, floral.

Palate (91): powerful, oily. peat, honey, vanilla, citrus, earth, coffee.

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, honey, coffee.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Year Old with 90 points over 100.

Miguel says…

What can I say? I love this whisky… but prices are so obscenely wrong… it is a pity because the stuff is really good. I still have nightmares about not buying the 10 years old… but is was so out of mind expensive.

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