Octave Bunnahabhain Peated 2014, 10yo cask 3845533 @ 53.5%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — and a rare peated expression from Bunnahabhain, a distillery better known for its unpeated style.

Distilled in 2014 at Bunnahabhain and matured for 10 years, this Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #3845533 — 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 coastal, smoky character.

Bottled at its natural 53.5% 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: Sea salt, sweet peat, ashy, green pepper, black pepper.

Palate: Sweet peat, gentle smoke, white pepper, smoked bacon, sweet caramel.

Finish: Long and smoky, with lingering sea salt, caramel, and a slow fade of white pepper.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the sweet peat and coastal character shine at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops soften the smoke and bring out the caramel and pepper layers.

In Cocktails: The sweet peat and smoked bacon profile makes a natural base for a Penicillin or Smoky Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Bunnahabhain
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Peated)
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 10 Years
• Distilled: 2014
• Cask Number: 3845533
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.5% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask