Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glen Moray
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £92.33
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Oily, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Moray's 2008 distillate spent its final four months in an octave cask following 13 years of standard maturation, amplifying wood influence before Duncan Taylor bottled 76 bottles in 2021. The octave finishing delivers pronounced vanilla, toasted oak, and a silky mouthfeel that distinguishes this from standard releases. The concentrated finish showcases both spirit and wood integration. A premium option for those intrigued by accelerated wood finishing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7033294) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glen Moray (Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — vanilla, oily, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Moray's 2008 distillate spent its final four months in an octave cask following 13 years of standard maturation, amplifying wood influence before Duncan Taylor bottled 76 bottles in 2021. The octave finishing delivers pronounced vanilla, toasted oak, and a silky mouthfeel that distinguishes this from standard releases. The concentrated finish showcases both spirit and wood integration. A premium option for those intrigued by accelerated wood finishing.
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