Islay Single Malt 17 Year Old 2007 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Duncan Taylor
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.2%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £106.5
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Oily, Medicinal, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- From an undisclosed Islay distillery, this 17-year-old single malt received additional complexity from a finish in an amontillado sherry octave, where the cask's smaller size intensifies wood interaction. Duncan Taylor's limited release yielded only 89 bottles.
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Islay Single Malt 17 Year Old 2007 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 17-year-old single malt from Duncan Taylor (Scotland), bottled at 52.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, oily, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
From an undisclosed Islay distillery, this 17-year-old single malt received additional complexity from a finish in an amontillado sherry octave, where the cask's smaller size intensifies wood interaction. Duncan Taylor's limited release yielded only 89 bottles.
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