Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 12346016) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Tamnavulin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.5%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £73.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Chocolate, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- Tamnavulin's 2012 vintage spent 13 years maturing before finishing in a small Oloroso sherry octave cask, concentrating rich spice and chocolate notes onto the distillery's honeyed malt foundation. This Duncan Taylor Octave release of 77 bottles showcases how brevity in a cask can intensify sherry influence.
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Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 12346016) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 13-year-old single malt from Tamnavulin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — honey, malt extract, chocolate, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Tamnavulin's 2012 vintage spent 13 years maturing before finishing in a small Oloroso sherry octave cask, concentrating rich spice and chocolate notes onto the distillery's honeyed malt foundation. This Duncan Taylor Octave release of 77 bottles showcases how brevity in a cask can intensify sherry influence.
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