Octomore 02.2/140 Orpheus

Excellent spirit, showcasing smoke, grilled meats, berry flavors, and cocoa. Nose: Dried grapes, Short ribs, Cinders, Black fruit, Dried plums, Salty butterscotch, Tropical fruit, Golden raisins, Red berries, Cocoa, Toasted pineapple Palate: Smoke, Tart oranges, Salty caramel, Dried grapes, Cocoa, Stone fruit, Red cherries Finish: Cocoa, Cinders, Short ribs, Seaweed, Grilling sauce, Dried grapes, Holiday fruitcake, Blackberry preserve, Cured fish, Small oily fish

Arguably one of the best in the Octomore range, if not the best. Excellent balance of peaty smoke, bacon, rich molasses sweetness, and a long, lingering finish. Sadly, it's long gone from my collection.

Nose is peaty smoke, old cigars, moss, farm mud, diesel. Nicely spicy on the palate with a hint of earthy mushroom, vanilla, sandalwood, leather, and a touch of farmhouse funk.

Extremely smoky, pale, with a slight ruby hue. A lengthy finish with notes of wood and a touch of the sea.

Aged in red wine casks, with notes of ash and wood. Incredibly full and smoky. Wonderful!