North British 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 5946673) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.3%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £57.5
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Honey, Sherried, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Lowland origins bring a unique profile to this North British 16 Year Old. It's 54.3% ABV offers a potent experience, yet people tag this 'Cooked Fruit', 'Honey', and 'Sherried'. Anchored in the Lowland region of Scotland, this grain whisky has old wood whispers for those seeking a matured taste. The price at £57.5 might be either a steal or a gamble for some.
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North British 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 5946673) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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ABV
54.3%
Age
16 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£57.5
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 5946673) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 16-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.3% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — cooked fruit, honey, sherried, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Lowland origins bring a unique profile to this North British 16 Year Old. It's 54.3% ABV offers a potent experience, yet people tag this 'Cooked Fruit', 'Honey', and 'Sherried'. Anchored in the Lowland region of Scotland, this grain whisky has old wood whispers for those seeking a matured taste. The price at £57.5 might be either a steal or a gamble for some.
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