Thanks to /u/distillasian for this sample.

Iceland is a mythical place in a real world. We’re fed pictures of a volcanic land that is owned by beautiful people with amazing facial hair and Nordic features. We hear stories of them fighting corruption, living off the land, and being the heirs to Vikings.

I spent 17 hours on a layover in Iceland. And while I saw the alien landscapes, the massive buildings, and the beautiful people, I also got to understand a little bit of the culture.

Among other things, everything we purchased was high quality. Buy a coffee? Well, it’ll cost you $7, but you better be certain it’ll be well made and quite tasty, made with iceberg water, the best coffee that could be shipped in, and fresh as Hell.

Thus when it came time to ask about whisky, Flóki Young Malt Spirit caught my attention. Unfortunately an Octomore…