On point Rob, these are surprisingly approachable. Tried 5.1 this weekend and was impressed. 7.4, v8, 10yo seem to be what’s avail near me. “Wheel of straw” cracked me up man! I’ve watched a good number of your vids and its interesting to see your journey, the palette develop thru the years.
Thanks for walking us through another Octomore. I will re-watch when I get closer to buying . Sounds like I may be more interested in the one you did on Friday.
Grat review! I think a big difference in peat is the fact, that Bruichladdich gets its peated malt from maltsters from the mainland. So they use mainland peat, wich is very different to islay peat used in port ellen maltings for laphroaig, lagavulin, caol ila and bowmore...
Nice one Rob. Glad to see you review the Octomore series. I will try to get this one if I see it. My favorites are 6.3, 8.3 and 7.3, in that order. 8.3 is nearly a tie to the 6.3. Although I should say these 3 are the only Octomores I’ve tried so far. 7.3 wasn’t a favorite for me with the wine finish but it has improved with time. All that means is I wouldn’t replace that bottle but the other two I would in a peated-heartbeat.
That Jersey is amazing:) I haven't tried this version of the Octomore yet, but I haven't tried an Octomore yet that hasn't blown my mind. Awesome review as usual!
Whisky In The 6 Then I guess I have some exploring to do. The journey continues. How would you compare this to the Lagavulin 8 yr old? It’s basically twice the price here in NS.
I think I need to go to a real whisky bar and get a pour of some Octomore and see if I like it or not. I do really enjoy Port Charlot, Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Who knows , maybe Octomore is something I would enjoy.
Great 👍 stuff 👏, ha-ha, lol 😆 🤣 funny stuff, Rob! I'd love to get my hands on it, but didn't have the $$ to purchase 😕 get this, TW in KnoxvilleTn had it on their shelves and I believe it was the Black Arts bottling, 4 about $299.00, arrgh, man, if I had the cash 💸 I would have picked it up rite there and then, so, anyhoo l'll not let it get away nxt. Time .thnx Rob 4 another great review 👍 I'm a life-long subscriber and cheers 🍻 from ETn 😉
This finally hit my local market and I snagged a bottle for $149.99 ISD. It gets added to my Octomore collection with my 6.3 and 7.1. IMHO, this is the worst of the three. Still good, but I bought backups of the 6.3 and 7.1, but will not backup the 8.1. Just a little thin with more alcohol burn than depth of flavors.
Rob: I have only had the 7.1 but I agree, OCTOMORE is a well crafted whisky. It is interesting that the 8.1 has that Barbecue note like PORT CHARLOTTE, Islay Barley. I need to research where they sourced the Peat. Thanks for another interesting review. SLÁINTE Mike
Hey Rob: Checked the Bruichladdich website and indeed they use barley from mainland Scotland in the OCTOMORE 8.1. Where they sourced the Peat is not stated; quite possibly it was sourced at Caithness on the northeast tip of Scotland, the same place they source their Peat for the current bottling of PORT CHARLOTTE, Islay Barley, which also has a Barbecue note. I e-mailed the distillery to get more information. They were forthcoming with my inquiry on PORT CHARLOTTE so I am interested to find out more about OCTOMORE 8.1. I cook and I am also in a creative field so learning about the Craft of whisky making enhances my enjoyment of whisky. BTW Cool Old School LEAFS Sweater. www.bruichladdich.com/octomore/octomore-masterclass-edition-081 Mike
Hey Rob: Concerning the Peat and Barbecue note in OCTOMORE 8.1. I got a response from the woman I have been corresponding with, below is the info. IMO, I feel it is the Peat and where it is sourced. It is in line with the Terrior concept; since peat is organic material and different plants and animals live on the Northeast tip Scotland as opposed the the Islands however Slightly. Of course slow distillation encourages more contact with Copper imparting more notes in the New Make as you know as well. All of our barley is malted by Bairds in Inverness using Caithness peat - all Bruichladdich/Port Charlotte and Octomore malt. So it is very possible that the barbecue note comes from the peat….or is it the exceptionally talk stills we have that clarify the spirit, or is it the speed of distillation??? Tis a minefield of variables, which is what makes it so fascinating. Cheers, Lynne Lynne McEwan ________________________________ Direct: +44 (0) 141 225 2643 Mobile: +44 (0) 7795 378 485 Bruichladdich Distillery Ltd 20 Blythswood Square, Glasgow. G2 4BG BRUICHLADDICH SLÁINTE Mike
My brother thinks the Jets will win the cup. He's a habs fan. My Leafs are still too young. Cheers buddy, thanks for watching. Perhaps one day next week we can do a live.
i'm gonna give a 7.5/10 for the The Kingkiller Chronicle, 8/10 for the Stormlight Archive, 6/10 for the Broken Empire, i can't see the rest properly. For the Octomore i'm waiting for the fucking virus to fuck off so i can open it with some friends ( as it should be) :-)
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Great review Rob. Bruichladdich really hit the ball out of the park with the peat levels in their Octomore expressions. Cheers 🥃!
THE WHISKY COUCH thank you Gustav. They really did. Love these whiskies. Cheers brother.
On point Rob, these are surprisingly approachable. Tried 5.1 this weekend and was impressed. 7.4, v8, 10yo seem to be what’s avail near me. “Wheel of straw” cracked me up man! I’ve watched a good number of your vids and its interesting to see your journey, the palette develop thru the years.
Jason Fisk lol couldn’t think of the words bail of hay for the life of me in the moment. They really are great whiskies. I’m always impressed by them.
Thanks for walking us through another Octomore. I will re-watch when I get closer to buying . Sounds like I may be more interested in the one you did on Friday.
Ya definitely the better of the two. If I were you though, I'd be scouting mom and pop shops for the 6.3 or 7.3.
Grat review! I think a big difference in peat is the fact, that Bruichladdich gets its peated malt from maltsters from the mainland. So they use mainland peat, wich is very different to islay peat used in port ellen maltings for laphroaig, lagavulin, caol ila and bowmore...
That definitely makes sense.
I just Ordered the 08.4 some days back! Together with the 08.3 It is a good addition to the collection ;)
As a bbq enthusiast, these Octomores sound awesome with the smoked ribs or pork smell. I get that with the Bruichladdich PC. Cheers buddy
Bronco Rog lol love me some bbq as well. These whiskies are magic.
Nice one Rob. Glad to see you review the Octomore series. I will try to get this one if I see it. My favorites are 6.3, 8.3 and 7.3, in that order. 8.3 is nearly a tie to the 6.3. Although I should say these 3 are the only Octomores I’ve tried so far. 7.3 wasn’t a favorite for me with the wine finish but it has improved with time. All that means is I wouldn’t replace that bottle but the other two I would in a peated-heartbeat.
George Kaplan lol I like it. Peated-heartbeat.
That Jersey is amazing:) I haven't tried this version of the Octomore yet, but I haven't tried an Octomore yet that hasn't blown my mind. Awesome review as usual!
Thanks brother. This one is my second least favourite to date. I liked only the 6.1 less. Although, I loved them all.
Thanks Rob. I got an 8.1 in the liquor cabinet. Glad to know is that good. I am currently on the 8.3 and Lagavulin 12.
Josef Wassermann I have the Lag 12 as well. Hoping to get an 8.3 at some point.
Great review, Rob! That stuff is expensive and hard to find... I'd be scared of dropping it on the concrete driveway!
It's not cheap for sure my friend. Cheers Andy.
Nice review. Spot on. I just had the pleasure of trying this at a whiskey fest and wow, just wow. For 8 yrs old, it is impressive!!
The younger ones are even better.
Whisky In The 6 Then I guess I have some exploring to do. The journey continues. How would you compare this to the Lagavulin 8 yr old? It’s basically twice the price here in NS.
Haven’t tried the Laga 8 yet but I like most Octomores better than Laga 12 if I’m honest.
I’m looking to buy my first Octomore... I like heavy Peated whisky, which one should I start with?
Mike and Billy's Whiskey Review if you can find the 6.3 or 7.3, I’d go with that. Those two are my favourite. Cheers buddy.
Whisky In The 6 great review rob as always. Agree the 7.3 is amazing definitely my favorite.
I like 6.2, 6.3, OBA and 8.1.
conor strang the .2s never made there way to Canada. What are those all about?
Whisky In The 6 The x.2 editions are travel retail sale but you may find it at specialty shops/auction.
Great review Rob! Maybe next year I will try an Octomore but I doubt it. High price for something I am not loving at this time.
Tom R not for everybody for sure.
I think I need to go to a real whisky bar and get a pour of some Octomore and see if I like it or not. I do really enjoy Port Charlot, Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Who knows , maybe Octomore is something I would enjoy.
Tom R 6.3 and 7.3 are the best peated whiskies I’ve tasted.
Great 👍 stuff 👏, ha-ha, lol 😆 🤣 funny stuff, Rob! I'd love to get my hands on it, but didn't have the $$ to purchase 😕 get this, TW in KnoxvilleTn had it on their shelves and I believe it was the Black Arts bottling, 4 about $299.00, arrgh, man, if I had the cash 💸 I would have picked it up rite there and then, so, anyhoo l'll not let it get away nxt. Time .thnx Rob 4 another great review 👍 I'm a life-long subscriber and cheers 🍻 from ETn 😉
Cheers Richard. Thanks for the support.
Your description of the nose sounded amazing! Can't go wrong with liquid BBQ.
lol right!
This finally hit my local market and I snagged a bottle for $149.99 ISD. It gets added to my Octomore collection with my 6.3 and 7.1. IMHO, this is the worst of the three. Still good, but I bought backups of the 6.3 and 7.1, but will not backup the 8.1. Just a little thin with more alcohol burn than depth of flavors.
Rob:
I have only had the 7.1 but I agree, OCTOMORE is a well crafted whisky. It is interesting that the 8.1 has that Barbecue note like PORT CHARLOTTE, Islay Barley. I need to research where they sourced the Peat.
Thanks for another interesting review.
SLÁINTE
Mike
ya let me know when you find out. thanks for watching brother. cheers.
Hey Rob:
Checked the Bruichladdich website and indeed they use barley from mainland Scotland in the OCTOMORE 8.1. Where they sourced the Peat is not stated; quite possibly it was sourced at Caithness on the northeast tip of Scotland, the same place they source their Peat for the current bottling of PORT CHARLOTTE, Islay Barley, which also has a Barbecue note.
I e-mailed the distillery to get more information. They were forthcoming with my inquiry on PORT CHARLOTTE so I am interested to find out more about OCTOMORE 8.1. I cook and I am also in a creative field so learning about the Craft of whisky making enhances my enjoyment of whisky.
BTW Cool Old School LEAFS Sweater.
www.bruichladdich.com/octomore/octomore-masterclass-edition-081
Mike
Hey Rob:
Concerning the Peat and Barbecue note in OCTOMORE 8.1. I got a response from the woman I have been corresponding with, below is the info.
IMO, I feel it is the Peat and where it is sourced. It is in line with the Terrior concept; since peat is organic material and different plants and animals live on the Northeast tip Scotland as opposed the the Islands however Slightly. Of course slow distillation encourages more contact with Copper imparting more notes in the New Make as you know as well.
All of our barley is malted by Bairds in Inverness using Caithness peat - all Bruichladdich/Port Charlotte and Octomore malt. So it is very possible that the barbecue note comes from the peat….or is it the exceptionally talk stills we have that clarify the spirit, or is it the speed of distillation??? Tis a minefield of variables, which is what makes it so fascinating.
Cheers, Lynne
Lynne McEwan
________________________________
Direct: +44 (0) 141 225 2643
Mobile: +44 (0) 7795 378 485
Bruichladdich Distillery Ltd
20 Blythswood Square, Glasgow. G2 4BG
BRUICHLADDICH
SLÁINTE
Mike
I had the 7.1 at my local BBQ place. It was the perfect combination.
Great place to drink that whisky as well.
nice review Rob. i think you saved us some money on this one.
Ya it's still very good whisky, just not as good as its brothers.
Get the 8.3!!!
Claire the 3rd I will eventually for sure.
Great review. Love octomores, prefer the islay barley ones my self. Just remember All Octomores get better with 3-6 weeks of oxidation.
Jamie Beavor that is very true Jamie.
Great review. 👍🏻❤️
cheers
Octomore is no gimmick Rob, fairdinkum dram mate: very exy downunder, but will replace my 7.1 when finished
They aren't cheap Tony, but worth every penny in my opinion.
Now I want to grab a bottle🔥
lol do it!
I might have to throw on a Jets jersey while I am here since they are doing MUCH better than your Leafs.
Nice one, Rob!
Mark
My brother thinks the Jets will win the cup. He's a habs fan. My Leafs are still too young. Cheers buddy, thanks for watching. Perhaps one day next week we can do a live.
I have a blog online on how Octomore is Peated and why it is different
I will have to check it out buddy. Post the link here.
iladdie.wordpress.com/2017/07/30/how-does-octomore-get-soooo-peaty/
i'm gonna give a 7.5/10 for the The Kingkiller Chronicle, 8/10 for the Stormlight Archive, 6/10 for the Broken Empire, i can't see the rest properly. For the Octomore i'm waiting for the fucking virus to fuck off so i can open it with some friends ( as it should be) :-)
Hi Rob How can I send you an email ?
Joseph Hanlon whiskyinthe6@gmail.com
THAT jersey is hideous!
Go Habs lmao