Whisky Aesthetic

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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=

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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=

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Today's the day for our annual trek to Oregon City for Ardbeg Day! This year's Fèis Ìle release is Ardcore, a juice made from roasted black malt. @highlandstillhouse created a killer lineup for this celebration. We explored the standard and Committe releases of Ardcore, tried Arrrrrrrdbeg, and revisited Fermutation. Despite the rain, it was a beautiful day! Slàinte Mhath! . . . #ardbeg #ardbegday #ardcore #hardcore #punk #fèisìle #blackmalt #coffeenotes #highlandstillhouse #islay #singlemalt #scotch #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey (at The Highland Stillhouse Pub) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeZ9JznsZvf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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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=

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@pinebluffsdistilling's Straight Whiskey Oat is our first oat whiskey and wow is it special! With a mashbill of 88% oat and 22% malted barley - all sourced within 30 miles of the distillery - the nose is an oatmeal cookie sprinkled with cinnamon. It goes down smooth and sultry; there's spice but it doesn't burn. This dram is dance you'll want to savor. . . . #pinebluffs #pinebluffsdistilling #wyoming #graintoglass #callourbluff #oatwhiskey #americanwhiskey #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #neat #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey https://www.instagram.com/whiskyaesthetic/p/CYVb1syr5Pe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Despite being 45% wheat, this wheated bourbon still kicks you in the mouth. @clevelandwhiskey's website describes the nose as "campfire toasted marshmallow" and boy are they right. The finish is long and this is where the wheat shines through. . . . #clevelandwhiskey #wheatpenny #wheatedbourbon #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey #coonchurch #mercercountymo (at Mercer County, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbtLdAPjTO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Fascinating. 70% Bloody Butcher corn and topped off with malted rye, malted wheat, and malted barley. Bourbon masked by furniture polish on the nose, sweet peppercorn on the palate, leaving a waxy sensation on the tongue. This is not typical, but it's good! As #womenwhowhiskey, we're super excited to support this mother-daughter run distillery. @jepthacreed please explore distribution on the west coast! . . . #jepthacreed #bloodybutcher #heirloom #nongmo #fourgrain #kentuckystraight #kentuckybourbon #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #bourbon #whiskey #whisky #whiskyaesthetic (at Laredo, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAegq_rVdv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hello Columbus Ohio! What a great selection of distilleries! We spent some time at @highbankco_ with a lovely flight. Highlights included the barrel select Double Double Oaked, and Midnight Cask - their Barrel Proof Whiskey War married with Port wine. A whiskey-centric stay in Columbus is in our future. . . . #columbus #ohio #localspirits #highbank #highbankdistillery #whiskeywar #henrycorbin #prohibition #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey (at High Bank Distillery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWvyJspLCHo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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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

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2nd Annual Corvallis Spirits Festival was fun and informative! Tried some new-to-us items, new expressions from favorite distillers, and some old favorites. . . . #corvallisspiritsfestival #whiskey #whisky #newbasindistillery #4spiritsdistillery #vivacityspirits #bullrundistillery #divinedistillers #newbasindistillery #marcottedistilling #oregonspiritdistillers #rollingriverspirits #sinisterdistilling #spiritopia #stonebarnbrandyworks #traildistilling #womenwhowhiskey #whiskyaesthetic #pnw (at 4 Spirits Distillery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV9ROWpJyKq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sushi take-out inspired us to finally buy a Japanese whiskey. After tasting @suntorywhisky's Toki recently, it was an easy decision. It may be the first, but it won't be the last! https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZmOyCrK7Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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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

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We are big fans of the Distiller app to help us choose whiskies and pinpoint tasting notes when we just can't quite figure out. @drinkdistiller hit the nail on the head with this one. "Buttery candied pecan" and "cinnamon-spiced baked apples" indeed. Very well balanced and by far our favorite Tennessee whisky to date. . . . #dickel #georgedickel #bottledinbond #tennesseewhisky #charcoalfiltered #sugarmaplecharcoal #chillfiltered #mellowed #whisky #whiskey #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey @georgedickel @cascadehollowdistillingco (at Oregon State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6m1BiM0Ac/?igshid=107qhqo84c770

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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

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A flight to end 2020 . . . #dadshat #rye #pennsylvaniarye #monongahela #vermouthfinished #portfinished #bottledinbond #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey @dadshatrye (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfV5dPsAtA/?igshid=wkjwlysafx7

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Christmas showdown! @whistlepigwhiskey Farmstock Crop 003 is a blend of 10 year old Canadian rye, 6 year old Canadian rye, and 3 year old Vermont rye. It's smooth and sweet up front with a spicy dill kick on the way down. Makes for easy sipping but doesn't let you forget it is RYE! The 6 year old Piggyback is made to stand up in cocktails. Its 100% rye mashbill is strong and spicy. Die hard rye fans will happily drink it neat. . . . #whistlepig #rye #ryewhiskey #tripleterroir #farmstock #bottledinbarn #piggyback #togetherweryed #davepickerell #vermont #whiskey #whisky #aquavitae #uiscebeatha #uisgebeatha #whiskyaesthetic #womenwhowhiskey (at Tabernacle in Turner) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPncxCs6fB/?igshid=xrboiz9a6cs9

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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