Octave Invergordon 2011, 13yo cask 5245863 @ 53.9%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — a creamy, malt-forward Single Grain Scotch Whisky at a remarkable price.

Distilled in 2011 at Invergordon and matured for 13 years, this Single Grain Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #5245863 — 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 grain whisky's natural character.

Bottled at its natural 53.9% cask strength with no chill filtration and no added color, this is a genuine single cask expression at a price that invites exploration.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Creamy, malty, toasted oak, soft caramel, stewed apples.

Palate: Green bananas, barley sugar, sultanas, dark chocolate, sweet oak.

Finish: Warm and sweet, with lingering caramel, oak, and a gentle fade of dark chocolate.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended starting point — creamy and approachable at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops bring out the caramel and fruit layers beautifully.

In Cocktails: The malty, sweet profile makes an excellent base for a Highball, Whisky Sour, or Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Invergordon
• Region: Highland, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 13 Years
• Distilled: 2011
• Cask Number: 5245863
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.9% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask