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Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 20-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — toasted, old wood, sherried, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Mortlach's characterful spirit shines through in this 20-year-old, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor from an octave cask in 2017, with only 74 bottles produced. The small cask format intensifies wood interaction, drawing out rich spice, dried orchard fruits, and subtle oak influence over the whisky's two decades of maturation. The palate is layered and complex, with a creeping warmth and medium body that builds gradually. This is a whisky for patient drinkers who appreciate how cask size shapes character—ideal as a reflective evening pour or a centrepiece for serious tasting.

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