Highland Park 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 5040474) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £129.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood, Sherried
- Description
- Cask 5040474 from the Octave series by Duncan Taylor is a conversation starter among cask nerds. The 15 years of maturation at a potent 54.9% ABV hints at intensity. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Sherried', the absence of ratings leaves much to guess. At £129.95, it's either a worthy indulgence or a speculative choice.
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Highland Park 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 5040474) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 15-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Island, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, honey, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 5040474 from the Octave series by Duncan Taylor is a conversation starter among cask nerds. The 15 years of maturation at a potent 54.9% ABV hints at intensity. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Sherried', the absence of ratings leaves much to guess. At £129.95, it's either a worthy indulgence or a speculative choice.
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