Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £87.18
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Tobacco, Old Wood
- Description
- Craigellachie's 11-year-old was subjected to accelerated maturation in octave casks—one-eighth the size of standard butts—intensifying the interaction between spirit and wood. Duncan Taylor's 2011 release showcases how restricted cask size can dramatically alter a whisky's development, yielding complexity often found only in much older expressions.
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Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 11-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Craigellachie's 11-year-old was subjected to accelerated maturation in octave casks—one-eighth the size of standard butts—intensifying the interaction between spirit and wood. Duncan Taylor's 2011 release showcases how restricted cask size can dramatically alter a whisky's development, yielding complexity often found only in much older expressions.
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