GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3031819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.7%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £69.95
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This 2010-distilled GlenAllachie spent ten years in oak casks before finishing nine months in a small octave cask, bottled by Duncan Taylor in 2021 in an ultra-limited edition of 100 bottles. The octave finish—a smaller vessel—accelerates wood interaction, likely adding layered spice, vanilla, and subtle wood tannin to Speyside's baseline orchard fruit and malt character. The shorter finishing period preserves the spirit's core identity while introducing focused complexity. A rare, limited bottling best enjoyed by those pursuing experimental finishes from established distilleries.
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GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3031819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 10-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.7% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 2010-distilled GlenAllachie spent ten years in oak casks before finishing nine months in a small octave cask, bottled by Duncan Taylor in 2021 in an ultra-limited edition of 100 bottles. The octave finish—a smaller vessel—accelerates wood interaction, likely adding layered spice, vanilla, and subtle wood tannin to Speyside's baseline orchard fruit and malt character. The shorter finishing period preserves the spirit's core identity while introducing focused complexity. A rare, limited bottling best enjoyed by those pursuing experimental finishes from established distilleries.
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