ContemplativeFox
Octomore Masterclass 08.3/309 Islay Barley
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
June 10, 2020
With its 61% abv, this scotch will knock you right on your ass! It claims to be super peaty, but alcohol is the flavor that hits me strongest. It immediately makes me think of islay scotch mixed with vodka. Peatiest scotch in the world? I doubt that, though I can't deny that the peat flavor is strong. The fruitiness does stand out and is much appreciated. Usually, I taste mainly cherry from the Sherry cask, but in this case peach and apple are definitely present, along with a hint of mint and either butterscotch or maple. Maybe there is some mango in there too. The peat definitely has a chocolate taste to it. The finish is largely alcohol, chocolate, and mint, which is disappointing because this scotch initially has such a deep and interesting profile. At half that price, I could recommend this, but in the $200 range it seems like a stretch.
180.0
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Bottle
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