Dalmore 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 1027524) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Dalmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £275
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Dalmore 16 Year Old from 2004, finished in an octave cask (a diminutive vessel that concentrates wood contact) and bottled at cask strength by Duncan Taylor with just 90 bottles produced. The intimate finishing period intensifies the distillery's trademark orange and chocolate notes.
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Dalmore 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 1027524) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 16-year-old single malt from Dalmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dalmore 16 Year Old from 2004, finished in an octave cask (a diminutive vessel that concentrates wood contact) and bottled at cask strength by Duncan Taylor with just 90 bottles produced. The intimate finishing period intensifies the distillery's trademark orange and chocolate notes.
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