Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 8516694) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glentauchers
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.3%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glentauchers' 9-year-old from 2008, finished for 4 months in a tiny octave cask before bottling by Duncan Taylor. Released in just 53 bottles, this rare Speyside expression showcases the distillery's refined character even at relatively youthful maturity.
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Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 8516694) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 9-year-old single malt from Glentauchers (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Glentauchers' 9-year-old from 2008, finished for 4 months in a tiny octave cask before bottling by Duncan Taylor. Released in just 53 bottles, this rare Speyside expression showcases the distillery's refined character even at relatively youthful maturity.
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