Telex
Octomore 07.3/169 Islay Barley
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
July 21, 2017 (edited August 21, 2017)
This dram was difficult, and no, it wasn't a peat issue. I love peat, and if I could live, work, drink and play in Islay everyday, I would. The enemy of the state here is the Ribera del Duero wine barrel. Now, I know some love it, but it's just not for me. I will try another Octomore expression at some point, but this one was waaaay too "twangy sweet". I like a nice PX or Oloroso cask, but this one .. just has too much grape sass for me. I think I will try and trade the bottle for something equivalent. Only 1 dram poured.
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Awesome, enjoy Maine! I loved Acadia national Park and Bar Harbor, when I last vacationed there
Roger Roger. I am in Maine now but I'll write you after Aug 24th ish, no problem
@Telex if you haven't traded this away and are interested in sharing some samples, would like to try this one, you can reach me at [email protected]
Even though that's probably 30 years away for me, please save me a parcel, thanks! Planning on attending Feis Ile 2018, maybe can scope it out then :)
I'm headed there in 2 months. I'll see if their only golf course (Machrie) is for sale. :)
I wholeheartedly concur good sir =) Where do I sign up?
Here's the plan "Islay retirement community", to be located on the Kildalton coast. I think it would make a fortune. Complete with golf course.