Girvan 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 2148104) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.1%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £70.28
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- A rare single grain Scotch from Lowland's Girvan, distilled in 2007 and aged 18 years with a finish in oloroso sherry octave cask. Duncan Taylor's 2025 release of just 90 bottles showcases how grain whisky can develop complexity and warmth through extended maturation.
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ABV
54.1%
Age
18 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£70.28
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 2148104) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 18-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A rare single grain Scotch from Lowland's Girvan, distilled in 2007 and aged 18 years with a finish in oloroso sherry octave cask. Duncan Taylor's 2025 release of just 90 bottles showcases how grain whisky can develop complexity and warmth through extended maturation.
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