Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Macduff
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £95.47
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Vanilla
- Description
- Macduff single malt distilled in 1998 and finished in an octave cask before Duncan Taylor's 2015 bottling at 55.1% ABV, with only 68 bottles released. The small octave cask imparts concentrated wood influence to this Highland malt, adding layers of complexity.
Similar bottles to Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) — Tobermory, £65.84, 5.0★ · Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Vanilla
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter — Famous Grouse, £99.99, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) — Craigellachie, £72.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit
Different style alternatives to Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s — Tobermory, £99.99, 5.0★ · Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) — Tobermory, £89.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily
- Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) — Macduff, £75.3, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Macduff 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 587439) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 16-year-old single malt from Macduff (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Macduff single malt distilled in 1998 and finished in an octave cask before Duncan Taylor's 2015 bottling at 55.1% ABV, with only 68 bottles released. The small octave cask imparts concentrated wood influence to this Highland malt, adding layers of complexity.
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