Recent Reviews of Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2

  • Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2 - The Bastard Finale

    By chrisrbarrett on 28th Oct 20112011-10-28T03:10:00

    86

    Colour is a dusty rose, no doubt the Petrus cask. Nose is ... uh ... phenolic? Not mediciney, more like the smoke effect of suckling pig (in a confined room). Small undertone of very fresh grain, wheat… read more

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  • Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2 - Smoke, rubber, and WOW

    By jasonbstanding on 14th Jan 20112011-01-14T01:28:00

    90

    I've been looking forward to trying this Drinks by the Dram bottle from Master of Malt which I picked up, and having found my recent tastings bereft of peat I figured why not try to redress the balance… read more

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  • Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2 - I'm Alive

    By MLB on 22nd Aug 20102010-08-22T05:03:00

    98

    An exceptional scotch that you won't forget. Deceptively smooth, teasingly complicated, and possessing a finish that will delight the senses and enrich the moment. Forget about the statistics -- just nose… read more

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About the bottle

Profile

  • Distiller/brand: Bruichladdich
  • Region: Islay
  • Age: 5 year old
  • Strength: 61%
  • Size: 70cl
  • Water Source: Private.

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