Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.8%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £115.01
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Honey, Tobacco, Nutty
- Description
- A 16-year-old Speyside single malt finished in small Octave sherrywood casks, which accelerate maturation through increased wood contact, resulting in concentrated sherry influence in a compact timeframe. Duncan Taylor's limited Octave range release, with only 88 bottles produced from this 1997 vintage.
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Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 16-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, toasted, honey, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A 16-year-old Speyside single malt finished in small Octave sherrywood casks, which accelerate maturation through increased wood contact, resulting in concentrated sherry influence in a compact timeframe. Duncan Taylor's limited Octave range release, with only 88 bottles produced from this 1997 vintage.
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