Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.6%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £99.88
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Kippery, Medicinal, Oily, Cooked Vegetable, Old Wood
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave captivates with its 'Kippery' and 'Oily' notes. Matured for 23 years, this Highland single malt intrigues the cask enthusiast. At an inviting 48.6% ABV, its 'Medicinal' profile beckons. Hard to say without tasting it, but priced at £99.88, it might be a gamble or a delightful find.
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Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 23-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 48.6% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — kippery, medicinal, oily, cooked vegetable. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Duncan Taylor's Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave captivates with its 'Kippery' and 'Oily' notes. Matured for 23 years, this Highland single malt intrigues the cask enthusiast. At an inviting 48.6% ABV, its 'Medicinal' profile beckons. Hard to say without tasting it, but priced at £99.88, it might be a gamble or a delightful find.
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