Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Bladnoch
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.6%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £135.69
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Bladnoch's 1990 distillate matured for 23 years before being bottled by Duncan Taylor in tiny Octave casks, yielding just 88 bottles in 2013. This Lowland single malt represents a rare expression from Scotland's southernmost distillery, concentrated by its diminutive wood.
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Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 23-year-old single malt from Bladnoch (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48.6% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, toasted, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bladnoch's 1990 distillate matured for 23 years before being bottled by Duncan Taylor in tiny Octave casks, yielding just 88 bottles in 2013. This Lowland single malt represents a rare expression from Scotland's southernmost distillery, concentrated by its diminutive wood.
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