Octave Craigellachie 2008, 16yo cask 7542089 @ 53.7%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, highlighting the distinctive Speyside character of Craigellachie.

Distilled in 2008 and matured for 16 years, this Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #7542089 — approximately one-eighth the size of a traditional sherry butt. The smaller cask increases interaction between the whisky and the wood, adding richness, balance, and complexity while preserving the whisky's original character.

Bottled at its natural 53.7% 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: Elegant and inviting with dry caramel, lemon sponge cake, ripe fruits, and fresh coffee aromas.

Palate: Chocolate-covered raisins, delicate parma violets, demerara sugar, and silky vanilla cream.

Finish: Medium-long and warming, with lingering dried fruit, vanilla, and a gentle spice fade.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — let it breathe for a few minutes before your first sip.

With Water: A few drops open up the floral and fruit layers at this cask strength.

In Cocktails: The fruit and chocolate profile makes a natural base for a Rob Roy or Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Craigellachie
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 16 Years
• Distilled: 2008
• Cask Number: 7542089
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.7% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask