Octave Dalmunach 2016, 8yo cask 10845643 @ 54.9%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Dalmunach — one of Scotland's newest distilleries, opened in 2015.

Distilled in 2016 at Dalmunach and matured for 8 years, this Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #10845643 — 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 allowing this young distillery's character to shine through.

Bottled at its natural 54.9% cask strength with no chill filtration and no added color, this is a rare early expression from a distillery that whisky enthusiasts are only beginning to discover.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Lime zest, green apples, creamy, soft toffee, salted popcorn.

Palate: Creamy danish pastries, vanilla, gentle orange, malty, white chocolate.

Finish: Medium and creamy, with lingering vanilla, white chocolate, and a gentle citrus fade.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the creamy, fruit-forward character opens up beautifully at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops bring out the lime zest and green apple on the nose.

In Cocktails: The vanilla and white chocolate profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Sour or a creamy Highball.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Dalmunach
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 8 Years
• Distilled: 2016
• Cask Number: 10845643
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 54.9% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask