Whisky Review/Tasting: Octomore 2nd Edition 10 years 2006

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Isle of Islay, Scotland.
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillation: Distilled in December 2005.
Maturation: Aged for 10 years in bourbon and Grenache Blanc wine casks.
Age Statement: 10 years.
Color and Clarity: Not specifically described, but noted as non-chill filtered and non-colored.
Bottle Design: Not described, but a duty-paid sample was used for the tasting.
Alcohol Content: 57.3% ABV (114.6 proof).
Phenol Level: 167 ppm, indicating a super heavily peated whisky.

General Profile: Intensely smoky with a significant peat presence, balanced by a complex array of flavors.
Notable Flavors: Seaweed, medicinal iodine, oak, leather, and a hint of sweetness. The smoke is described as reminiscent of a bonfire or charcoal fire, rather than purely phenolic or maritime.
Balance: Initially very smoky and intense, but becomes more balanced and rounded with the addition of water, revealing fruit and oak notes.
Comparison: Compared to other Octomore editions, this 2nd edition is described as more rounded and balanced, with less aggressive smoke and a more complex flavor profile.

The review does not delve into specific stories or anecdotes about the Octomore 2nd Edition or its production process.

Octomore is known for its super heavily peated whiskies, which is a hallmark of the Islay region's whisky production. The use of Grenache Blanc wine casks for maturation adds a unique twist to the traditional Islay whisky profile.

"It's smoky and it's got a nice seaweed, a little seaweed medicinal iodine. But it's well combined with the smoke."
"It does have a hefty kick... First, I want to say, smoke must have gone out during the 10 years, but wow, there is a lot of smoke going on there."
"It's a bit more rounded where the other Octomores were a bit more attacking more straightforward with their taste."

The Octomore 2nd Edition 10 years 2006 is a super heavily peated Islay single malt, aged in bourbon and Grenache Blanc wine casks.
It features an intense smoky flavor profile with notes of seaweed, medicinal iodine, oak, and leather, becoming more balanced and complex with water.
This edition is described as more rounded and less aggressive than other Octomores, offering a unique take on the traditional Islay peat intensity.
The whisky is non-chill filtered and non-colored, with a high alcohol content of 57.3% ABV.

Peat Lovers: Those who enjoy heavily peated whiskies will appreciate the intense smokiness and complexity of this Octomore edition.
Experienced Whisky Enthusiasts: Individuals with a developed palate for Scotch whisky might enjoy the challenge and depth of flavors offered by this high-proof, heavily peated dram.
Adventurous Drinkers: Anyone looking to explore the extremes of Scotch whisky, particularly the unique character of Islay whiskies, will find this Octomore edition intriguing.