Braeval 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 11430813) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.1%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £245
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Sherried, Nutty
- Description
- Braeval's 25 Year Old from 1996 spent a quarter-century maturing before finishing in an octave cask, yielding 86 bottles at cask strength for Duncan Taylor's focused collection of heavily sherried Speyside malts.
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Braeval 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 11430813) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 25-year-old single malt from Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, old wood, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Braeval's 25 Year Old from 1996 spent a quarter-century maturing before finishing in an octave cask, yielding 86 bottles at cask strength for Duncan Taylor's focused collection of heavily sherried Speyside malts.
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