Octave Drumblade 2008, 16yo cask 1446243 @ 55.2%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series.

Distilled in 2008 and matured for 16 years, this Drumblade Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #1446243 — 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 55.2% 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: Warm honey and ripe poached pear lead, with buttery shortbread underneath and a faint dusting of white pepper.

Palate: Rich and rounded — honeyed sweetness, candied vanilla, soft nuttiness, and a bright citrus lift.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering honey, toasted oak, and a gentle fade of baking spice.

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 honey and vanilla layers beautifully at this cask strength.

In Cocktails: The honeyed, vanilla-forward profile makes a natural base for a Honey Whisky Sour or Rob Roy.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Drumblade
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 16 Years
• Distilled: 2008
• Cask Number: 1446243
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 55.2% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask