Name: Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Brand: Mortlach
Price: 89.70 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is characterised by Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood notes. A single cask Mortlach from 1989, aged 22 years and bottled at cask strength by Duncan Taylor as part of their Octave range, this Speyside represents an older era of the distillery's spirit.

Question 2

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) has some sweetness (40/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (53%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) costs £89.7 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 53% ABV, Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) pairs well with dark chocolate, mature cheddar, smoked nuts, and charcuterie. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £89.7 for Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor).

Question 11

Is Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £89.7 for Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor).

Question 12

How does Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) compare to Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) and Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is complex and layered, while Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Dried Fruit notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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