Octomore 09.1 Dialogos Single Malt ScotchThis is the 118. 2 proof, edition 09. 1 of the heavily peated Octomore (Ochdamh mr) series from Bruichladdich distillery, named "Dialogos", which is Greek for a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people. Malted to 156PPM Distilled from 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley, harvested in 2011 and distilled in 2012 Matured entirely on Islay for five years in ex American whiskey casks (5yrs), full term in Jim Beam (51%), Jack

This gentler aging style makes Batch 012 a fruit-forward bourbon that shows its spice in the mid-palate

Palate: Deliciously honeyed

Using a combination of malted barley from the Pacific Northwest and unmalted barley from the Willamette Valley in Oregon

several of the distilleries represented here have long since closed forever

aromatic generosity in a greedy and crunchy style

The taste includes caramel and some nice malty nutty flavors

but without veering into the level of opulence seen in vintages such as 2002

with a special addition of Limestone Branch Distillery’s first available

2 is made with agave Espadin and Barril

"We wanted to call High West a "˜saloon"

rise up and usher this extraordinary whisky to its exit

The depth of charring forms a layer of red caramelized wood and gives the 100 proof whiskey its deep amber color and sweet flavor