Octave Drumblade 2008, 16yo cask 1446253 @ 55.1%

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 #1446253 — 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 55.1% 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: Jaffa cakes and buttery shortbread mingle with poached pear, lifted by a rich oily texture and a whisper of white pepper.

Palate: White chocolate and praline sweetness balanced with sweet lime, spun sugar, and gentle cereal notes.

Finish: Long and creamy, with lingering citrus zest and a soft 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 full spectrum of flavors at this cask strength.

In Cocktails: The white chocolate and praline profile makes an exceptional base for an Old Fashioned or Whisky Sour.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Drumblade
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 16 Years
• Distilled: 2008
• Cask Number: 1446253
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 55.1% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask