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Octomore 2 - smagsnoter
14 years 8 months ago #18694
by Duffer
"A fool and his money are soon parted"
Octomore 2 - smagsnoter was created by Duffer
Jim McEwan's tasting notes follow:
Octomore 2 62.5%
100% Bourbon Cask - 140ppm
Colour: Winter sun/Lemon Grass
Body: A total tempest of peaty marine spirit that leaves the palate mesmerised, it's absolutely gorgeous!! The power of the spirit is phenomenal and Phenolic as it crashes onto the palate like a tidal wave of smoke, engulfing the senses in a mind blowing whirlpool of Islay character that has never been experienced before. Awesome does not even come close!!
Nose/Palate: Without water (which is the way I enjoy it), the aromas are of peat fires, iodine, burning heather and oily sea crusted rope. Then it opens a little allowing notes of Hawthorn, Birch, Myrtle and Juniper to evolve. It's the wild plants and trees you find on walking Islay's' hills. These aromas cool the senses a little and bring a freshness to the spirit which is really beautiful. With the addition of water the Myrtle mint oiliness moves forward and clears a path for the little notes of green apple and pine needles to emerge which is a much welcome relief from the thunder clouds of peat smoke that threaten to erupt at any moment.
After some 25 minutes and water, a chink of sunlight breaks through to reveal the oak and the malt, both of whom are now coming to terms with their situation which is that sharing a glass with the peat monster requires patience, but they prevail and some kind of harmony is reached and so the thunder clouds roll on menacing and moody but with just a hint of a silver lining beginning to emerge.
After 45 minutes it's safe to really get your nose into the glass. All the lighter notes are more evident, particularly the Myrtle and malt. I don't suggest that if you're a storm chaser that you wait so long, it's twice the fun to enjoy it as it is, straight without dilution, but that's your choice. It's not a difficult decision!! Face the monster and enjoy what is a totally unique experience. Peatophiles, this one is for you. It is the heaviest peated single malt in the world but there is a gentler side that will evolve as time goes by, but for now, its Rock & Roll.
Finish: 24 Hours is about right!
Kilde: Rhone Newsletter
Octomore 2 62.5%
100% Bourbon Cask - 140ppm
Colour: Winter sun/Lemon Grass
Body: A total tempest of peaty marine spirit that leaves the palate mesmerised, it's absolutely gorgeous!! The power of the spirit is phenomenal and Phenolic as it crashes onto the palate like a tidal wave of smoke, engulfing the senses in a mind blowing whirlpool of Islay character that has never been experienced before. Awesome does not even come close!!
Nose/Palate: Without water (which is the way I enjoy it), the aromas are of peat fires, iodine, burning heather and oily sea crusted rope. Then it opens a little allowing notes of Hawthorn, Birch, Myrtle and Juniper to evolve. It's the wild plants and trees you find on walking Islay's' hills. These aromas cool the senses a little and bring a freshness to the spirit which is really beautiful. With the addition of water the Myrtle mint oiliness moves forward and clears a path for the little notes of green apple and pine needles to emerge which is a much welcome relief from the thunder clouds of peat smoke that threaten to erupt at any moment.
After some 25 minutes and water, a chink of sunlight breaks through to reveal the oak and the malt, both of whom are now coming to terms with their situation which is that sharing a glass with the peat monster requires patience, but they prevail and some kind of harmony is reached and so the thunder clouds roll on menacing and moody but with just a hint of a silver lining beginning to emerge.
After 45 minutes it's safe to really get your nose into the glass. All the lighter notes are more evident, particularly the Myrtle and malt. I don't suggest that if you're a storm chaser that you wait so long, it's twice the fun to enjoy it as it is, straight without dilution, but that's your choice. It's not a difficult decision!! Face the monster and enjoy what is a totally unique experience. Peatophiles, this one is for you. It is the heaviest peated single malt in the world but there is a gentler side that will evolve as time goes by, but for now, its Rock & Roll.
Finish: 24 Hours is about right!
Kilde: Rhone Newsletter
"A fool and his money are soon parted"
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