Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3843349) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.4%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £92.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's 10-year-old single malt from 2014, finished in one of Duncan Taylor's signature octave casks for nine months before bottling at cask strength in 2025, yielding just 85 bottles. The small wood finish intensifies the distillery's signature unpeated Islay character, adding complexity and depth. A limited release suited to collectors and those seeking concentrated expressions of Bunnahabhain's maritime, slightly briny profile.
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Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3843349) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 10-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, old wood, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Bunnahabhain's 10-year-old single malt from 2014, finished in one of Duncan Taylor's signature octave casks for nine months before bottling at cask strength in 2025, yielding just 85 bottles. The small wood finish intensifies the distillery's signature unpeated Islay character, adding complexity and depth. A limited release suited to collectors and those seeking concentrated expressions of Bunnahabhain's maritime, slightly briny profile.
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