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Octomore Polyphonic получает высокие оценки за элегантность, глубину и интегрированный торф, хотя некоторые отмечают дисбаланс и высокую цену.
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В отзывах Polyphonic часто описывают как более сдержанный и зрелый Octomore по сравнению с обычными релизами: торф здесь выступает скорее как составляющая сложного букета, а не как «дымовая бомба». Отмечают богатую палитру нот — цитрусовые, тропические и белые фрукты, мёд, тоффи, марципан, сырные и лактозные оттенки, орехи, специи (мускат, перец, лакрица), морские и йодистые мотивы, дым от углей и барбекю. Вкус описывают как полнотелый, маслянистый и одновременно мягкий, с длинным финишем, где сохраняются дым, соль, специи и фрукты. Несколько отзывов подчёркивают сложность, гармоничность и «душевность» этого виски, а также его способность меняться от глотка к глотку.
Вместе с тем часть отзывов указывает на менее удачные стороны: конкуренцию торфа и винных нот, недостаточную интегрированность элементов, «химический» или лекарственный оттенок торфа, а также неоправданно высокую цену. Некоторые считают, что по сравнению с другими Octomore здесь меньше интенсивности торфа, а финиш мог бы быть более фруктовым. В целом же большинство текстовых отзывов положительные и описывают Polyphonic как хорошо сбалансированный, многогранный и достойный представитель линейки.
собрано 31/56 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:04:33Z · источник evidence
The Octomore series always gives me great satisfaction, marketing gimmicks aside, and this version to the nth degree satisfies me... well, to the nth degree! Full-bodied, rich, elegant and easy to drink, if it weren't for the cost, I would drink it by the litre!
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| Нос | 91 | Sweetness and citrus fruits infused with smoke on the nose, with intertwining notes of marzipan, toffee, smoked fresh cheese, chestnut honey, chinotto and candied orange peel, with peat delicately embracing the aromas with burning charcoal and a slight hint of iodine. Secondly, sweet liquorice, black cherries, ripe figs, nutmeg, leather and BBQ sauce. Honeysuckle. Complex and harmonious. |
| Вкус | 90 | The spices are more evident on the palate, including nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, a hint of ginger and aniseed, with a soft and silky entry that brings citrus fruits (orange, lime) to the fore, accompanied by tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, ripe kiwi) and white fruits (peach, dried apricot, crisp apple). Peat between sea and land, where coastal impressions bathe the hot coals of the barbecue, while the pastry part takes a back seat with shortcrust pastry, Catalan cream, marzipan and toasted meringue. Liquorice, more intense and darker than on the nose. Iodine and mineral notes grow in length... |
| Финиш | 90 | ...leading to a long, citrusy finish of spices, liquorice, ripe fruit and lots and lots of salt. |
What a surprise, not with pure violence but elegant and cultivated.
Of course, at 15 years old, it's no longer a smoke bomb, but it does somehow reveal a comparatively immense amount of smoke, especially on the finish, perhaps even more than some 5-year-old Octomores. Fascinating. And very tasty.
An all-around very successful "cuvee" made from a variety of long-aged barrels. More of this, please!
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
A fascinating dram that changes with every sip. A mysterious and intriguing whisky that I want to spend many evenings exploring. I’ve had them all (Octomores) and this is in my top 3.
A remarkably refined dram where the peat puts a smile on your chops - it is a clean tasting dram which soon leaves the glass. Well worth trying a dram - could happily drain a bottle of this.
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| Нос | 87 | Surprisingly gentle on the nose - there is a hint of peat which comes across as a whiff of smoke (quite a cleaning smelling smoke) with some fruit notes underneath. |
| Вкус | 88 | The mouthfeel is pleasant has it a bit of body to it - the peat is quite refined providing a delicate smoke with a touch of fizz - there is a hint of saline, mixed with a grape note - overall it sits together well. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long - the peat provides a delicate hint of smoke whilst the alcohol smoothes everything out. |
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 90 | N: Smoke, wet earth, berries, plum, cheese, nuts, ash, seaweed, salt, umami, orange, licorice, nutmeg A powerful peat. A peaty character of smoke, ash, and wet earth. It gradually shifts into gentle seaweed, a faint fishy note, and saltiness. Rich berry notes. Cheese with a subtle lactic note. The nuttiness of roasted nuts. Orange peel. Spices of licorice and nutmeg. A heavily peated whisky with excellent balance. The distillery's signature Bruichladdich-style cheesy lactic note and nutty character are especially appealing. |
| Вкус | 91 | P: Smoke, nuts, berries, cheese, oak, ash, pepper, nutmeg, licorice, tannin, malt, salt One intense note follows another. Peat, nuttiness, and berries—three bold themes surge across the palate. Smoky, as if from wood smoke, with ash. The pleasant malt nuttiness that comes from well-made peat. As you roll it around your mouth, the saltiness spreads. Usually it progresses from salt to umami, but here the saltiness is more dominant, making the umami harder to pick up. That said, it doesn't come across as salty. A rich nuttiness. Rather than a mix of different nuts, it feels like a complex nuttiness intertwined with the malt. Cheese. Oak with light tannins. Peppery spices and the gentle sweetness of licorice. The sweetness of berries wraps around all of the bold notes. Complex and powerful, yet beautifully balanced by its sweetness, making for a highly accomplished palate. |
| Финиш | 89 | F: Smoke, ash, earth, citrus, apple, berries, licorice, oak, tannin The long finish typical of peated whisky. Compared to the intensity of the peat on the palate, the peat has settled down here. A gentle citrus note and a lingering richness of berries. Oak and tannins quietly remain on the tip of the tongue. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Stunning. Wish I had another.
Lot of competing components, can’t decide if in harmony or discord, sweet and savory, winey, liquorice, mild peat (for an octo)
This is a perfect dram which demonstrates that Octomore can compete not only with its low-aged stimulating flavor but also with its refined peat and rich aroma. Despite being a heavily peated line-up, I give it high scores for its distinct and multi-layered fruity and savory notes. If I may exaggerate a little, this 15 years of maturation has achieved the gentleness of a 25-year-old casks, as seen in other whiskies.
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| Нос | 90 | Wood fire, smoked salt, honey, raspberry jam, white pepper, raisins, red apple, lemon zest, milk chocolate, well ripe apricot, quince, some floral notes |
| Вкус | 92 | Wood fire, apple cider, sea breeze, musk honey, mixed berries, semi-dried plum, flower petal, lemon essence oil, espresso, gentle oakiness |
| Финиш | 90 | Campfire-like peat, intuitive saltiness that continues through the finish, moderately dark oakiness and tannic influences, lingering notes of blended black tea and apple peel, hint of grape skin |
Compared to many other Octomore bottlings, Polyphonie definitely possesses a "soul." It seems less focused on sheer power and phenolic intensity, but rather displays depth, maturity, and an almost emotional core. The aromas intertwine, the smoke serves as a vehicle rather than an end in itself – this is precisely what makes it so special and clearly distinguishes it within the Octomore range. In terms of price, Polyphonie is once again a typical Octomore statement, even though the whisky has a lot to offer in terms of quality. A classic for the shelf, but not necessarily a bargain.
Drinking Date：22/3/2026 Location: Guangzhou Whisky Jockey 2026 - Revel Hibiki
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Best Octomore yet
Smoke bomb, BBQ sauce, citrus, molasses. Tilting the glass and letting it layer you can taste powdered sugar on top and burnt plastic on the bottom. Eternal finish. Remarkable. For a hodgepodge obtained by mixing the previous Octomore they have obtained an exceptional result. Unfortunately the price is off the scale
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
It has an oily viscosity and a highly intense bouquet. I detect aromas of intense, maritime peat smoke, Parmesan cheese, toffee, vanilla, crème brûlée, and citrus. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness on the palate. The alcohol is well integrated, and it has a heavy body.
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| Нос | 89 | Medicinal notes, smoky, apple, vanilla, toffee, cheese, bleach (chlorine), peach, honey, floral notes (osmanthus-like), citrus, nuts, chocolate, farmyard |
| Вкус | 91 | Very sweet, fruit jam, apple, stone fruits, lemon, honey, pineapple, medicinal notes, smoky, pepper, vanilla |
| Финиш | 89 | Vanilla, lemon, floral notes, smoky, medicinal notes, honey, nuts |
Tasted in Blind with only ABV info. It feels like a whisky that has built enormous muscles with steroids, but with a somewhat awkward balance. Blind Reasoning On the nose, there is a moderate alcoholic prickle, but it is not aggressive. The sweetness creates such an expansive volume that it almost stings the nose. The peat character shows very little iodine or medicinal notes, but the smokiness is strong with a moderate ashiness, which reminds me of a powerful Highland-style peat. The distilleries that immediately come to mind from the peat profile are Kilkerran, Ardmore, and Bruichladdich’s peated spirit (Port Charlotte or Octomore). The note composition feels chaotic: there are deep caramel tones, jam-like sweetness, sharp red grapes, raisins, Jonathan apples, and cloves. This level of nose-stinging sweetness is something I have only experienced from dessert wine casks, so I suspect a significant proportion of those casks has been used. It feels like a blend built around first-fill bourbon casks, combined with dessert wine casks (such as Sauternes or Tokaji), red wine casks, and first-fill European oak sherry casks. The maturation age is estimated to be between 15 and 20 years. On the palate, all elements remain intense and somewhat wildly chaotic. Dried fruits, smokiness, malty notes, spice, and nuttiness are all strongly present, each asserting itself independently, and they do not feel well integrated. It feels too rough for something close to 20 years of age, but too powerfully concentrated to be only 15 years old, making the age difficult to estimate. Still, the roughness stands out more. On the palate, there is a strong iodine character and peat presence that was not noticeable on the nose, bringing different distilleries to mind than initially expected. Kilchoman, Bruichladdich’s peated spirit (Port Charlotte or Octomore), and Caol Ila come to mind. However, the body feels too heavy for Caol Ila, so my thoughts lean more toward the first two. Both distilleries are known for experimental and somewhat unrefined releases using dessert wine casks, making it difficult to choose. However, based on a Whiskybase search, none of the Kilchoman bottles aged over 15 years at 54.x% ABV used dessert wine casks, which makes me think it is more likely to be Bruichladdich. I remember Port Charlotte being quite peaty, but not at this extreme level, so I lean more toward Octomore, although I am not entirely confident. If it is Octomore, it could be an x.2 release with an age of around five years, but according to Whiskybase, none of the Octomore x.2 releases were bottled at 54%, so this also seems unlikely. Estimated Specs ① : 15–18 years / 54% ABV (given) / Blend of first-fill bourbon casks with dessert wine, red wine, and sherry casks ② : 15–18 years / 54% ABV (given) / First-fill bourbon casks finished in dessert wine casks Distillery Guesses ① : Bruichladdich (Octomore) ② : Bruichladdich (Port Charlotte) ③ : Kilchoman
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| Нос | 88 | Caramel, Kyoho grapes, raisins, blueberry jam, smoky (chimney soot, firewood, ash), raspberries, dry soil, cloves Volume: Intense |
| Вкус | 87 | Raisins, prunes, thick strawberry jam, smoky (chimney soot, ash), rye bread, burnt barley, malt extract, walnuts, roasted almonds, cinnamon, cloves Body: Very Heavy + Jammy + Slightly fizzy Strength: Intense |
| Финиш | 88 | Smoky (chimney soot, ash), raisins, prunes, burnt barley, cinnamon, cloves Length: Long Strength: Intense |
нос 90 · вкус 93 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Nose-89; Taste-89; Finish-89.
It's expensive, but it's really delicious.
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
I expect more peat in the Octomore. Nice to try this oldest expression, but was underwhelmed. Fancy bottle raised the price?
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
A very well-balanced cuvée of the best Octomore wines of recent years. Peat is excellently integrated. A delight!
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Very nice and perfectly balanced Octomore
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Feels like an Octomore pushed to its absolute potential. Seamless, beautifully integrated, and devoid of any off-notes—an exceptional dram
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Surprisingly coherent given the make up, but overall the battle between the peat and wine on the palate pulls it down to average and therefore a poor price/quality ratio.
A calmer, more composed Octomore than many releases I’ve tried—still dynamic, with plenty of weight but without “attacking” the nose. The perm-solution/chemical peat note across the profile isn’t my favourite. Also, compared to the nose, I wish the finish delivered a bit more fruit.
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| Нос | 91 | Raisins first, along with a noticeable alcoholic edge and a chemical/medicinal peat note reminiscent of perm solution. Maltiness follows, with soft smoke in the background. Tart red berries (raspberry) show up, then—given some time in the glass—blueberry-candy and a faint lactic/yoghurt note (like berry yoghurt). A mild cheesy funk appears with hints of tropical fruit (pineapple). As the sweetness settles, oak comes forward with a cool, resinous woodiness (hinoki/cypress-like). Much later: a bacon-like savoury note and a trace of apple. |
| Вкус | 90 | Quite punchy with clear alcohol prickle, yet very sweet. Grape-flesh sweetness leads, with apple and quick-spreading smoke. When held in the mouth: the same perm-solution/chemical peat, a touch of bitterness, plus lactic and cheese-like flavours. A little pepper appears, and as saliva mixes in there’s a salty turn—evoking finely chopped bacon bits. The umami is genuinely nice. |
| Финиш | 89 | Long-ish. Bacon smoke and savoury umami on the swallow, with lingering chemical/medicinal peat. Sweet apple remains; a raspberry-like tartness flickers briefly, then fades. Cool hinoki/cypress wood, peppery spice, and smoky peat carry it to the end. |
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
What a disappointment, super flat and meaningless... Second tasting: rises to 89 points, comes across as significantly more expressive and no longer flat. But still miles away from the OBA...
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Really good! The price is for collectors, not for connoisseurs.
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| Нос | 88 | Green grass is overlaid with smoke. |
| Вкус | 89 | Smoke intensifies |
| Финиш | 89 | Long finish, balanced smoke fading, peaty. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Tasting of the Feis Ile 2019 bottling (WB131874) against the Octomore Polyphonic (WB276031). Both are nice drams (though not 90s), but quite different nonetheless. Neither better nor worse. Simply powerful, straightforward, and versatile, yet balanced.
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| Нос | 88 | The Polyphonic initially displays a restrained smokiness. Hay, some sweet fruit (mirabelle plum and baby pear), and maritime notes are more prominent. Only over time does a wood smoke develop. The Feis Ile bottling, on the other hand, is the classic Octomore. Here, cheese, a touch of menthol, and a great deal of smoke take center stage. Straightforward. However, due to the beautiful evolution in the nosing, one might lean more towards the Polyphonic than the more forceful Feis Ile. |
| Вкус | 88 | It starts again with sweet yellow fruit. The smoke is now quite noticeable from the beginning, but still not as intense as the Feis Ile. Lots of embers, now also red fruit tending towards berry (but restrained), and spicy oak. The alcohol is well integrated. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is now dominated by oak. The yellow fruit notes recede. The smoke also becomes more subdued. The finish is somewhat short. |
CUVEE of OCTOMORE HISTORY Polyphonic ALL I WHISKYS ICLUDED: Octomore 2005 first fill GRENACHE single cask / unreleased and peated to 167.6 PPM. Octomore 2007 first fill BOURBON barrel the ‘Octomore of Octomore’. The first Octomore spirit ever distilled using malting barley specifically grown at the eponymous Octomore Farm, and featured in Rock’ndaal 01.1 Fèis Ìle 2022. Peated to 173.8 PPM. Octomore 2009 second fill SAUTERNESS single cask unreleased and peated to 208 PPM. Octomore 6.3 aged in BOURBON and SHYRAH casks, has been further aged in second fill Bourbon barrels. Peated to 258 PPM. Octomore MASTERCLASS 8.2 various wine casks and recasked into first fill AMARONE for one year before bottling. The original 8.2 spirit has been further aged in refill Bourbon barrels. Peated to 167.4 PPM. Octomore MASTERCLASS 8.4 VIRGIN OAK casks, peated to 170 PPM. Octomore EVENT HORIZON Fèis Ìle 2019 an exclusive bottling for Fèis Ìle 2019, matured in Oloroso and PX Sherry casks. Peated to 162.6 PPM. (Info: Bruichladdich Distillery)
нос 95 · вкус 94 · финиш 94
What a disappointment, super flat and meaningless
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Upper class, matured cheesy fruit. Intuitive mint, peat and malt. It doesn't taste as good as it smells.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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