Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.4%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £172.99
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Laphroaig's peaty signature intensified by a nine-month finish in an octave cask, this 13-year-old from 2011 represents a rare intersection of Islay intensity and careful cask management, yielding just 97 bottles.
Similar bottles to Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail — Bruichladdich, £199, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Bruichladdich, £217.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 — Glen Scotia, £179, 5.0★ · Smokey, Chocolate, Toasted, Leathery
Different style alternatives to Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) — Glen Spey, £133.99, 5.0★ · Fresh Fruit, Citric, Vanilla, Honey
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask — Tomintoul, £223.7, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
- Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice — Mortlach, £208.33, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Toasted, Dried Fruit
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 13-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Laphroaig's peaty signature intensified by a nine-month finish in an octave cask, this 13-year-old from 2011 represents a rare intersection of Islay intensity and careful cask management, yielding just 97 bottles.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers