Octave Auchentoshan 2011, 13yo cask 3545463 @ 53.9%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Auchentoshan — Scotland's only triple-distilled single malt.

Distilled in 2011 at Auchentoshan and matured for 13 years, this Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #3545463 — approximately one-eighth the size of a traditional butt. The smaller cask increases interaction between the whisky and the wood, adding richness, balance, and complexity while preserving the whisky's famously light and elegant character.

Bottled at its natural 53.9% cask strength with no chill filtration and no added color, this limited single cask release offers an authentic expression of both the distillery and Duncan Taylor's innovative Octave maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Grape juice, honeysuckle, creamy, buttered toast, grassy.

Palate: Barley sugar, cinnamon, spiced apples, white pepper, custard.

Finish: Medium and warming, with lingering spiced apple, custard, and a gentle fade of white pepper.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the triple distillation gives it a natural elegance even at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops open up the honeysuckle and fruit layers beautifully.

In Cocktails: The spiced apple and custard profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Sour or light Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Auchentoshan
• Region: Lowland, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 13 Years
• Distilled: 2011
• Cask Number: 3545463
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.9% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask