PBMichiganWolverine
Octomore 06.1/167 Scottish Barley
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
September 28, 2015 (edited July 30, 2017)
I never thought I'd be a fan of a strongly peated whisky. I remember my first time I had a lightly peated Caol Ila, and I almost had to spit it out. How my tastes have grown to a broader palette. I really like this one...big sweet smoke on the nose, sort of like being around a campfire roasting marshmallows. The taste is incredible---citrusy-smoky-sweet. Did you ever grill lemons over mesquite charcoal, and then use those lemons to make lemonade? That's what this taste like. The finish is smooth with a waft of delicate smoke. The only reason I gave it '4' instead of '5' stars...the price. Quite pricey for a 5 year old.
On a side note...FINALLY...Lance Mayhew and I agree on something!!! Till now, I generally ran opposite of his recommendations...hmmm...maybe to go back and give the other drams a 2nd chance?
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Giada's recipe? Not sure-- Was too busy at first looking at her. But---when I did it in my own, I used a few lemons. Cut them up, put some olive oil. Then simply barbequed them over an open grill. Squeezed their juice then, with sugar, and a touch of bourbon.
Pranay: did the recipe involve rosemary? And bourbon?
GeologyJack: oh it's really good---try it out. I saw the grilled lemonade recipe late night on Giada (Food Network channel). Admittedly, I happened upon the channel because of her (easy on the eyes)...but stayed because of the recipe
Grilled lemons made into lemonade? Hmmmm. You got me thinkin.......