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Отзывы описывают Octomore 12.2 как интенсивный, дымный виски с заметным влиянием бочек Sauternes, дающим сладкие фруктовые и медовые ноты. Мнения о балансе и длине финиша расходятся: часть отмечает хорошую сбалансированность, другие — что финиш короче ожидаемого.
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В носовых описаниях преобладают дым, торф, ваниль, мёд, карамель и специи, часто упоминаются фруктовые ноты — дыня, цитрус, персик, апельсиновая цедра, а также солёные и морские оттенки. Вкус описывают как дымный и торфяной с BBQ, тоффи, медовой и фруктовой сладостью, иногда с ореховыми, травяными и пряными (перец, чили) нотами; несколько отзывов отмечают маслянистую или кремовую текстуру. Финиш в большинстве описаний длинный или средне-длинный, дымный и торфяной, с солёными, травяными, древесными и иногда горьковатыми оттенками; при этом отдельные отзывы называют финиш коротким или отмечают, что он уступает другим версиям.
Относительно бочек Sauternes мнения расходятся: часть отзывов считает, что они добавляют сложность и сладкие фруктово-медовые слои, тогда как другие пишут, что влияние Sauternes выражено слабо или почти неразличимо. Некоторые сравнивают 12.2 с 12.1, находя его более сбалансированным и мягким, но похожим; другие указывают на меньшую сложность и насыщенность по сравнению с иными Sauternes-версиями Octomore. Несколько отзывов упоминают высокую цену и что виски не для повседневного употребления, а также что он раскрывается со временем в бокале.
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· 2026-10-08T05:25:59Z · источник evidence
... it is described like this ... SMELL Melon, honey and smoked almonds - a wonderful note that fades into toasted oak and earthy-dry smoke over time. The scent is reminiscent of orange zest, peach and juicy lemon. The malty sweetness underlines notes of dried apples and pear candies. The conclusion is a phenolic-ethereal interplay of pine resin and peat smoke. TASTE Seductively soft and fruity sweet with lemon, vanilla, juicy melon and orange blossom. The second sip brings out the structure, which is characterized by the French sweet wine barrels. Caramel, cake spices, fruit soaked in syrup and a certain dryness that bridges the gap between smoke and malty sweetness. and in the AFTERKLANG Salty citrus notes and a little smoke, which gradually increases in volume and at the end dominates the entire palate. Here, too, the true DNA of a classic Octomore can be seen.
NOSE Smoke, vanilla frosting , fruit cake, dried orchard fruit, honey, white raisins, earthy hay-like malt, herbal spice and a touch of minerality. There is a juicy quality to it that’s very enjoyable and pairs well with the earthier notes. PALATE Smoke, sweet BBQ, toffee, white raisins, dried fruit, earthy hay-like malt, baking spices and a touch of sweet tobacco and herbal. The darker notes continue to surface as it opens and after a while the Octomore 12.2 comes across like a dark and fruity, balanced, combo of peat-n-sweet. FINISH Long -> Peat, toffee, dried fruit, herbal spice and a touch of toffee.
And again that is awesome. I only need very small sips in my mouth. It's so intense that you only need half of a normal sip in your mouth for 5 years to be incredibly ingenious in the aftertaste that is a bit short but the mouth makes up for it 3 times. The aftertaste reminds me of the ingenuity of the old LAPHROAIG 10 CASK STRENGH RED STRIPE ... it also has such an ingenious aftertaste that I have not tasted before with any other newer Lapi 10 Cask Strengh. And the Octomore 12.2 has something that tastes incredibly awesome.
Another successful Octomore, in my opinion a nose length before January 12th ... let's leave the price out
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Aroma Little smoke, caramel, vanilla, cake, fruit, roasted aromas, honey, herbs taste Peaty smoke, spicy, BBQ, toffee, herbs finish Long, peat smoke, toffee, herb flavor
Very peaty and smoke as expected, a bit less sweet than other Octomore, quite herbal
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Citric, vanilla, seabreeze, peat, smoke, honey, hints of stone fruits, spices, herbs |
| Вкус | 88 | Oily, creamy, little fruity, good sweetness, peat, smoke, ashes, little soot, little fruity, yellow fruits, vanilla, more herbs |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, warm, strong peat and smoke, quite herbal |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Ingenious to super ingenious ... .. for 5 years almost unbelievable and even pleasantly slightly oily ... delicious.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
03-10-2021
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 70 | vanilla, honey |
| Вкус | 72 | vanilla, honey, peat |
| Финиш | 70 | vanilla, honey, peat |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Aroma：Pronounced；Palate：87/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.
22 20 21 21 84 very dry, too much for me, maybe that's why I taste a lot of alcohol ...
no dram for every day. You should also give it some time to breathe and to open up the whisky. If you do that, you have a strong friend by the fireplace who will literally take you by storm.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
the sauternes did a good job, but still quite expensive
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
The nose doesn't have anything particularly off-putting, and although the intensity is not strong, it exhibits a diverse range of peat notes (firewood, ash, chimney soot, medicinal, maritime...). Most of the notes that one might expect from peat, except for the iodine and seaweed-like ones, can be felt, and it’s a plus that there is no lactic acid smell. On the palate, the first sip is a bit questionable, but the finish left after one sip encourages another, and as the notes overlap while the finish lingers, my evaluation improves. If you like the feel of firewood, this can be highly recommended, but if you dislike the strong, bitter burnt taste, it might be hard to recommend. The finish is truly impressive, with a strong and long-lasting peaty and savory nuance that is very appealing.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
It delivers on what is promised, a heavily peated dram with the Sauternes finish bringing a layer of additional complexity with layers of sweet honeyed fruit. This one definitely improves with time in a glass which bumps it an additional point. Definitely a dram that far outperforms it's young age statement. Value (£130) : 5/10
better balance than 12.1, sweet peat, smoked bacon, custard cream, yellow fruits, quite nice
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
a nice, smoky dram. Not for every day. The distillery character remains clear despite the extreme PPM content.
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| Нос | 85 | Smoky pleasant Earthy Fruits melons Sweet, light vanilla Malty light |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet, some honey with fructose Mouthfeel soft Smoke builds up, strong. Stronger than the aroma Spice builds up, alcohol is well integrated Fruit sweetness at the end |
| Финиш | 80 | long Tongue slightly dry Espresso notes Slightly sour, like unripe light stone fruits salty tart, slightly bitter |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Very low Sauternes influence. Pears, smoke, sea salt, spices.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Well, it’s not as good as the other Sauternes-cask Octomores I’ve tried, but that’s a high bar. It doesn’t have the superlative richness of 10.2, or the magic of 4.2. That said, this is still a great whisky, and my favourite of the 12s. It has all the Sauternes goodness you’d want. The complexity and richness are both slightly lower than the best Octos, but that prized balance and savouriness are there.
Nose: A nice twist with the Sauternes – More fruity on the entry with sweet smoke interwoven with ripe melon, overripe blood orange, and earthy notes, the smoke is everywhere, and the peat reek is softened by the ripe fruits sitting on vanilla cream and crushed caramel and honey biscuits in addition to more pine needle notes we’ve also seen on the 12.1. Palate: Sweet and lovely with the fruit really evident on the first sip: peaches in sweet syrup, more melon, and honey. Pepper comes on the 2nd wave of sensations, as as well as sweet peat smoke, earth and chili heat, fresh vanilla cream and wood spices, a bit of ash and Finish: sweet-ish with a salty edge, with more earthy peat, sweet bonfire smoke, a hint of smoked fish. Conclusion: This, my friends is what i’m talking about! this is a terrific Octomore. I am a fan of Sauternes aging for those lovely peaty monsters and this is no different. Lovely stuff. Get one. It’s not cheap, I know – but it’s a keeper.
22-22-22-22
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Promising nose - but the promise is not kept afterwards. The indication of any PPM you could slowly give yourself away, that only raises false hopes.
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| Нос | 86 | Dates wrapped in (smoked) bacon, grape seeds, raspberry sorbet. A fruitiness that I've seldom had in an Octomore before. A freshly polished wooden floor, a bundle of dry herbs. |
| Вкус | 84 | Moderate start (actually) with a fruity-smoky note. Spicy bacon, tar, pepper. Fresh bread dough, yeast, malt. In contrast to the nose, it is hardly herbaceous. |
| Финиш | 83 | In short, even the smoke doesn't last very long. A little pepper, dates, bacon. |
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Quite a fat BBQ smokiness, picalilly, glazed ham, wet charcoal, overbrewed black tea, sweet liquorice, sweet honey, lemon, wet twigs and leaves. |
| Вкус | 88 | Smoke and charred wood, black pepper, honey, some vanilla, sweet lemon, caramelized apple, salted liquorice, mashed potato, wet plant remains and charcoal. |
| Финиш | 89 | Very long: Dutch honey liquorice, black pepper, honey and sweet smoked citrus fruit, ending on toasted wood and charcoal. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 87 | Peaty, straw, earthy, smoky, medicinal, wet, sweet at the same time, honey, apricot syrup, quite intense, volatile, sweet wine, apple or pear tincture. |
| Вкус | 86 | A lot of smoke, cardboard, ash, burning, oak, charcoal of spilled food on the grill, a bit chemical, woody, tannic, lemongrass, wormwood, tart green gooseberries, apple seeds. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, slightly spicy, vegetal or woody, pine needles, resin, cigarette smoke, mint, herbs, fennel, anise lozenges. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Very thick smoke. Marshy peat. We are in the mangrove, we hear the exotic birds chirping. The damp creepers, the palm trees, the tall grass. Sweet fruity flavor that rises on the marzipan, the orgeat syrup. But everything is quickly drowned in an opaque smoke. A few drops of caramel. White grape, lychee. Icing sugar. Forest berries, black. Soft mouth entry, then the spices attack, pepper, paprika, ginger, nutmeg. Piles of earthy, oily peat. Behind, blueberry tart. Fig filling. All sprinkled with ashes. Holly leaves. Campfire. Long, powerful finish, which crushes everything in its path, woody, mellow, but also charcoal. Bread cake. Plum liqueur. Muscat grape. Thistle. Oak bark. Slight bitter note, and finally a little liquorice. It's a hell of an experience! I find the nose very rich, intense, vinous, the rest is also magnificent. It's about the same level as the 08.2, which is one of the best in Octomore's Series 2. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/12/octomore-2015-122-impossible-equation-5.html
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
Octomore are always good. However, the quality has decreased over the years, for me. This one is particular because of the Sauternes cask finish. Burnt yellow fruits, with smoked bacon and pepper. Not long enough for an Octomore (if I compare it to older batches).
Very powerful, intense whisky, with certainly heavy peaty elements, but certainly not overpowering, enough room for sweet notes and woodsmoke. Very attractive dram.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Fake leather, roasted meat, bacon, a bit farmy character. Later on more woodsmoke, and some sweet hints of vanilla. |
| Вкус | 89 | Strong and powerful, smoky and sweet. Drying mouthfeel, intense, some laurel licorice. Then more sweet smoke, vanilla. Full body. |
| Финиш | 89 | Still powerful, sweet, sweet smoke to be more specific. Still really intense, some ash and woodsmoke, long finish. |
Pretty good. In my opinion, the finish drops a little. Otherwise, this is a great dram. The Sauterne finish does exactly what it should, the Octomore, too. Full review alongside 12.1 and 12.3: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2021/12/23/der-weg-zur-800/
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| Нос | 88 | Wonderful earthy and peaty notes mix with some fruit. Especially peaches that have already fermented nicely or perhaps lay in the bowl for a little long. After some time, vanilla is also clearly present. |
| Вкус | 90 | All about earthy and peaty notes you can imagine. An oily consistency lies over the entire mouth. Then there is a nice seafood dish with garden fruits in between. |
| Финиш | 87 | The fruits fade into the background and remain as a slight sweetness. Salty notes and a decent amount of coal remain. |
Lots of smoke, bonfire, marine and earthy notes, citrus, sweet fruit, some flowers and vanilla. Intense in taste, lye finish.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
With a sweeter profile, the Octomore 12.2 offers extra layers of depth and interest.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A complex and rich whisky
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 92 | Sweet fruits, overripe pear, substantial peat, roasted oak, lemon peel |
| Вкус | 94 | A bomb of sweet fruits, overripe pear, red apple, substantial peat that rises and becomes more intense over time, orangepeel, roasted oak and hint of saffron |
| Финиш | 93 | Long and rich |
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
86,50
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Nose: Peat, smoke, rot, sea salt, yeast dough with fruit and chocolate, cocoa with milk, a bit of sulfur, sweet cooked fruit, honey melon, grilled pineapple, sweet citrus, honey, spices. 88.00 |
| Вкус | 85 | Taste: Peat, spices, chili, pepper, generally very intensely burning, honey, wax, yellow fruits, apricots, tart, wood, cocoa powder, apricot kernel, cinnamon, herbs 85.50 |
| Финиш | 86 | Finish: Medium/long, cocoa, chocolate, wood, tart, bitter, herbs, smoky and peaty, but more dirty earthy, smoked paprika powder. 86.00 |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | vanilla, milk chocolate, a little alcoholic, exotic fruit, melon, hay, light balloon |
| Вкус | 89 | a log from the fire, sweet, honey, slightly almond |
| Финиш | 88 | long, sweet, pleasant, at the end pleasant warmth spreading throughout the body |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Trying the 2nd bottle in the 12 series from Octomore, I was most looking forward to the Sauternes Cask Finish and what flavors would be imparted here with such a powerful peat level (129.7 ppm). Compared to 12.1, Octomore Edition 12.2 was generally smoother on the palate, a bit more balanced, but it did seem very similar to 12.1 in some ways. I wasn’t able to really discern any noticeable Sauternes Cask influence, but perhaps it’s due to my untrained palate (for peat), palate fatigue (from trying 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3 all in 1 sitting), or the Sauternes Cask maturation wasn’t sufficient for the super heavily peated Octomore base.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 67 | More muted compared to Octomore 12.1. There’s campfire smoke (nothing medicinal like Laphroaig). Honey, vanilla, light melons, some earthy tones. |
| Вкус | 70 | Definitely smoother on the palate compared to Octomore 12.1. Smoky, creamy, there’s a better balance with smoke and spice here. More campfire, some honey sweetness (not much), maybe stone fruits (some fruits). Not really noticing any distinct Sauternes flavors coming through. |
| Финиш | 67 | Shorter than the Octomore 12.1. It’s certainly a smoother fade. Still smoke present on the finish, some honey, smoked / barbecued fruits. |
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | vanilla-oak, honey, strong smoke, fragrant/perfumy, sea salt, white fruits, little notes of stale fruit, mosq coil, creamy, mild citric, mild zest, ashy |
| Вкус | 87 | heavy peat smoke, sea salt, vanilla, heather honey, light fruits, citric/zesty, bittersweet stone fruits, ashy, mid bodied, waxy |
| Финиш | 86 | mid to long length, stone fruit aftertaste, smoky, sea salty, bittersweet, vanillin |
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
In direct comparison with Octomore 12.1 and 12.3
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
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