Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £104.57
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's ultra-limited Octave expression combines Craigellachie's typical sulphury, fruity Speyside profile with a nine-month finish in a tiny octave cask. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2022, only 75 bottles exist—a concentrated study of how small wood can intensify and refine a malt's character.
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Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 7535729) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 13-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Duncan Taylor's ultra-limited Octave expression combines Craigellachie's typical sulphury, fruity Speyside profile with a nine-month finish in a tiny octave cask. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2022, only 75 bottles exist—a concentrated study of how small wood can intensify and refine a malt's character.
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