The Octomore Edition 09.1, Dialogos, is a limited release of a big and bold Islay single malt Scotch whisky from the successful Octomore series by Bruichladdich. Distilled in 2012 from a 2011 harvest of 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley, this whisky boasts a high phenol content of 156 ppm, making it renowned for its intense smoky flavor. With an undiluted, high alcohol content of 59.1%, it is a robust spirit meant for serious connoisseurs. Fully matured on Islay for 5 years in a variety of ex-American whiskey casks, including Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Clermont, and Old Grand-Dad, Octomore 09.1 is bottled at the distillery without cold filtration or added colorant. The 09.1 is the inaugural release in the 9 series, aptly named "Dialogos" in recognition of the whisky's ability to provoke debate among whisky enthusiasts. Presented in a bottle without a tin, it comes accompanied by a Bruichladdich Glencairn glass, perfect for fully appreciating the whisky's complex aromas and flavors. The whisky pours a light gold color, indicative of its maturation in first-fill bourbon barrels. The nose is bold and peaty, offering a surprisingly sweet profile with campfire embers, seaweed, kalamata olives, and a hint of medicinal notes. The palate reveals a medium-oily texture with a peppery arrival, followed by honey, toasted French bread, yeast, and stone fruit. Sweet malt evolves into creamy peat, salt, iodine, fresh leather, and cedar boughs. The finish is long-lasting, with retronasal herbs and earth, peat smoke, seaweed, and smoked brisket, rounded off by nutty toasted cream and browned butter. This complex whisky is best enjoyed slowly, allowing its myriad flavors to unfold fully.
Octomore Edition 09.1 is distinguished by its high phenol content of 156 ppm, making it one of the most heavily peated whiskies available. Its maturation in a variety of ex-American whiskey casks and its undiluted, high alcohol content of 59.1% further contribute to its bold and complex flavor profile.
This whisky is best enjoyed slowly, preferably with a drop of water to open up its complex flavors. Using a Glencairn glass, which is included with the bottle, can help to fully appreciate its aromas and taste.
Due to its high phenol content and strong alcohol presence, Octomore Edition 09.1 is more suited for experienced whisky enthusiasts. New whisky drinkers might find it quite intense and may prefer to start with a milder option.
The name "Dialogos" reflects the whisky's intent to provoke discussion and debate among whisky enthusiasts, thanks to its bold and complex character.
The bottle comes without a tin but includes a Bruichladdich Glencairn glass, ideal for enjoying the whisky's aromas and flavors.
Reviewers have mixed feelings about Octomore Edition 09.1. Some find it overly aggressive and hot, likening it to extreme IPAs, while others appreciate its robust complexity and sweet undertones. Descriptions range from intense smoky flavors with lemon and brine notes to creamy, buttery, and slightly custardy nuances. The whisky's maritime and vegetal characteristics, coupled with its high alcohol content, make it a unique and polarizing offering. Overall, it's a strong, complex dram that provokes discussion and is best enjoyed slowly to appreciate its full range of flavors.
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