Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Duncan Taylor
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 53%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £210.5
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's 24-year-old blended malt finished for three months in a tiny octave cask as part of their Octave series, bottled at 53% ABV with only 78 bottles produced. The octave finish adds concentrated wood influence to a whisky that has already spent nearly a quarter-century maturing.
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ABV
53%
Age
24 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 24-year-old blended malt from Duncan Taylor (Scotland), bottled at 53% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and lightly fruity character — old wood, sherried, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Duncan Taylor's 24-year-old blended malt finished for three months in a tiny octave cask as part of their Octave series, bottled at 53% ABV with only 78 bottles produced. The octave finish adds concentrated wood influence to a whisky that has already spent nearly a quarter-century maturing.
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