Glentauchers 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 8524135) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glentauchers
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.6%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £251.12
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled by Glentauchers in 1996 and aged 23 years before a finishing in a small octave cask, this Duncan Taylor release from 2019 represents a rare approach to maturation, with only 52 bottles yielded.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glentauchers 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 8524135) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 23-year-old single malt from Glentauchers (Scotland), bottled at 49.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled by Glentauchers in 1996 and aged 23 years before a finishing in a small octave cask, this Duncan Taylor release from 2019 represents a rare approach to maturation, with only 52 bottles yielded.
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