Octave Craigellachie 2008, 16yo cask 7542089 @ 53.7%

A luxurious 16-year-old single cask Speyside whisky from Craigellachie, showcasing rich sherry influence in Duncan Taylor's Octave series.

Distilled in 2008 and matured in cask 7542089, this exceptional single malt captures the essence of Craigellachie's distinctive character. Bottled at natural cask strength of 53.7%, this limited release offers a decadent sherry-forward profile with layers of chocolate, fruit, and floral complexity that evolve beautifully in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Elegant and inviting with dry caramel, lemon sponge cake, ripe fruits, and fresh coffee aromas.

Palate: Indulgent sherry richness with chocolate-covered raisins, delicate parma violets, demerara sugar, and silky vanilla cream. A dessert in a glass.

Perfect Serves

Neat: The sherry and chocolate notes are sublime at cask strength, or add a touch of water to reveal the floral violet character.

Affogato Cocktail: The coffee and chocolate notes make this perfect for a whisky affogato-inspired cocktail. Pour over vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso.

Chocolate Old Fashioned: The chocolate-covered raisin profile creates an exceptional Old Fashioned. Muddle with demerara sugar, chocolate bitters, and orange peel.

Rob Roy: The sherry richness pairs beautifully with sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters in this classic Scotch Manhattan variation.

Hot Chocolate Toddy: Mix with hot chocolate, a cinnamon stick, and whipped cream for an indulgent winter warmer.

Details

• Distillery: Craigellachie, Speyside
• Distilled: 2008
• Age: 16 years
• Cask: 7542089
• ABV: 53.7% (cask strength)
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Speyside
• Profile: Sherry-forward with chocolate and floral notes
• Limited availability - single cask release