#uiscebeatha

The best Octomore is the Octomore you don't expect. We found this gorgeous @bruichladdich Octomore 12.3 by happenstance and didn't even hesitate. Then we read @drinkdistiller's review, which confirmed we made the right decision. 25% of the distillate spent 5 years in Pedro Ximenez Solera Casks (!), while the rest built the backbone in ex-American oak. But what we love most is that it is made from barley grown in a single field on Islay at Octomore Farm and is comprised of a single vintage. What beautiful work! The PX cask gives it a sweetness that truly complements the 118.1 PPM peat. Extreme dark chocolate sprinkled with pepper and wrapped in leather, in tandem with caramel chews. This installment gets all the thumbs up! . . . #bruichladdich #octomore #octomorefarm #islaybarley #singlefield #singlevintage #heavilypeated #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #Islay #peat #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3 62.1% ABV, No Age Statement Region: Islay Cask: Ex-American Oak, Pedro Ximenz Solera (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZDOsSrU40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Whiskey Nest #uiscebeatha

While Laphroaig 10 is deeply smoky in a light and crisp way, the 10 year old Sherry Oak Finish is dark and brooding with a tinge of extreme sweetness. It's like burnt bacon with just a touch of rich strawberry syrup. This would make a nice flight with Highland Park 12 and Bunnahabhain 12. . . . #laphroaig #olorosso #sherry #olorossosherry #sherryfinish #oak #islay #peated #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey #willametteuniversity #pnw @laphroaig Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak Finish 48% ABV, Aged 10 Years Region: Islay Finish: Ex Olorosso Sherry Oak Casks (at Willamette University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiEW5-bPugP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Smoooooth. Oh boy. . . . #jameson #irish #potstill #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey #smashrestrobar #ohio @jamesonwhiskey (at Smash restrobar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWo9_9xMQiU/?utm_medium=tumblr

If you like funk, this one's for you! @ardbeg Fermutation is a happy accident indeed. Due to an equipment malfunction, this batch was fermented for three weeks rather than 3 days.... It's certainly an Ardbeg, with the telltale brine and smoke. There's an herbal twinge, and then it turns sweet. Happy accident indeed. Ardbeg Fermutation 49.4% ABV, Aged 13 Years Cask: Bourbon, First-fill and Refill Region: Islay #ardbeg #fermutation #islay #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #slainte #dram #scotchlodge #portland #pdx #oregonlife #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey @scotchlodge (at Scotch Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd1GqvOp7fN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Unmistakably Laphroaig on the nose with a side of floral bouquet. This one is sweet - more vanilla than honey. The combination of port and red wine mean there are a lot of flavors to unpack. Well done @laphroaig, well done. Laphroaig Cairdeas Port & Wine Casks (2020) 52% ABV, No Age Statement Casks: Second-fill Ruby Port barriques, ex-bourbon finished in red wine Region: Islay . . . #laphroaig #cairdeas #feisile #islay #peat #portfinished #redwinefinished #rubyport #barriques #friendsoflaphroaig #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey https://www.instagram.com/p/COrEf9fsU6R/?igshid=10f1atfhy5mrs

Did this grab your attention? It sure snagged ours! 80% rye grown in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and the Skagit Valley of Washington, and 20% Purple Tibetan Karma barley - an heirloom grain from the Tibetan steppes grown in the aforementioned Valleys - malted specially for @fremontmischiefdistillery by Skagit Valley Malting. If you're in Seattle, stop by Fremont Mischief for an exhilarating flight of their unique offerings. . . . #fremontmischief #purpletibetanbarley #locallygrown #skagitvalley #pnw #washingtongrown #oregongrown #huntonfarms #limitedrelease #ancientgrain #nongmo #barley #americanwhiskey #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey @skagitvalleymalting (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPZoFQksVqu/?utm_medium=tumblr

The nose is candy....peach rings come to mind. The first sip is brine followed by sweetness with a smoky finish. Returning to the nose, the candy is gone, replaced by peatiness and a briney tail-end. This isn't the dessert that is the 2018 Port Matured, however it is a sweet treat. Kilchoman United States of America Small Batch 48.5% ABV, No Age Statement Casks: ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, ex-port Region: Islay #kilchoman #smallbatch #islay #peat #singlemalt #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey @kilchomanwhisky (at Oregon State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIkCThNMTxh/?igshid=1dm0ohwgkumwe