The Octomore Edition 02.2, also known as 140 Orpheus, is a heavily peated whisky from Bruichladdich, coming in at 140 ppm. This unique expression undergoes additional maturation in exceptional French oak casks from the renowned Bordeaux vineyard, Chateau Petrus. Distilled at the famous Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, this whisky embodies the essence of innovative whisky-making. With a 61% ABV and bottled in 2009, this 5-year-old single malt is one of 15,000 bottles produced. It offers an extraordinary tasting experience with intense peat smoke balanced by elegant fruit flavors and subtle oak notes. This whisky's nose opens with a medley of peat, bracken, smoky bacon, dry seaweed, pitch, and tarry fishnets, complemented by subtle notes of Islay's moors and glens. Add a drop of water, and red fruits like plums, ripe grapes, and redcurrant jelly emerge. On the palate, the high alcohol content enhances a symphony of flavors, including smoke, succulent red fruits, mellow oak, malted barley, lemon, black pepper, heather honey, and a trace of bourbon. The finish is a "crucible of the senses," providing a harmonious and intense taste experience. In summary, the Octomore Edition 02.2 140 Orpheus 61% 700ml is an extraordinary whisky that boasts intense peat smoke, elegant fruit flavors, a coating of heather honey, and a touch of black pepper. Aged for 5 years in oak casks and further matured in casks from Chateau Petrus, this whisky offers a truly unique and unforgettable tasting experience for whisky enthusiasts.
This whisky is unique because it undergoes additional maturation in exceptional French oak casks from the renowned Bordeaux vineyard, Chateau Petrus, which adds a distinctive character to its already heavily peated profile.
Only 15,000 bottles of this limited edition whisky were produced.
The ABV of this whisky is 61%.
Peat, bracken, smoky bacon, dry seaweed, pitch, tarry fishnets, rowan, ash, juniper, heather flowers, peaty riverbanks, plums, ripe grapes, redcurrant jelly, raspberry, cherry, Turkish Delight.
Smoke, succulent red fruits, mellow oak, malted barley, lemon, black pepper, heather honey, bourbon.
Long, smoky, sweet, peppery, fruity, ashy, slightly bitter, salty.
The Octomore Edition 02.2 140 Orpheus is a thrilling and complex whisky. Its intense peat smoke is harmoniously balanced by elegant fruit flavors and subtle oak notes, delivering a power-packed yet intricate tasting experience. This whisky continues to evolve on the palate, revealing layers of sweetness, spice, and smoke with every sip.
The Octomore Edition 02.2 140 Orpheus is a remarkable whisky that pushes the boundaries of what single malt can achieve. The combination of intense peat smoke with the sophisticated influence of Chateau Petrus casks creates a truly unique and captivating experience. It's a must-try for any whisky enthusiast looking for something extraordinary and unforgettable.
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