Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2000 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.7%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £59.03
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Sherried, Nutty, Chocolate, Old Wood
- Description
- Craigellachie's 12-year-old from 2000, bottled by Duncan Taylor at natural cask strength, gains complexity from maturation in smaller octave casks. This single cask release captures Speyside's characteristic honey and orchard fruit with the richness that Craigellachie's sulfurous character brings to the palate.
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Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2000 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 12-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — oily, sherried, nutty, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Craigellachie's 12-year-old from 2000, bottled by Duncan Taylor at natural cask strength, gains complexity from maturation in smaller octave casks. This single cask release captures Speyside's characteristic honey and orchard fruit with the richness that Craigellachie's sulfurous character brings to the palate.
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