Octave Glenrothes 2013, 11yo cask 4940239 @ 55%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Glenrothes — one of Speyside's most celebrated fruit-forward distilleries.

Distilled in 2013 at Glenrothes and matured for 11 years, this Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #4940239 — 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 preserving the whisky's original character.

Bottled at its natural 55% 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: White pepper, honey, orange juice, apple sauce, creamy.

Palate: Assertive, sweet pineapple, fresh citrus, boiled sweets, oaky.

Finish: Medium-long and warming, with lingering citrus, oak, and a gentle fade of white pepper.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — bold and fruit-forward at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops open up the honey and citrus layers and tame the oak beautifully.

In Cocktails: The pineapple and citrus profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Sour or tropical Highball.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Glenrothes
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 11 Years
• Distilled: 2013
• Cask Number: 4940239
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 55% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask