Octave Invergordon 2011, 13yo cask 5245883 @ 54.1%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — and at this price, one of the most accessible cask strength single grains you'll find.

Distilled in 2011 at Invergordon and matured for 13 years, this Single Grain Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #5245883 — 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 54.1% 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: 5245883
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 54.1% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask