Octave Linkwood 2014, 11yo cask 7646063 @ 54.5%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Linkwood — one of Speyside's most elegant and sought-after distilleries.

Distilled in 2014 at Linkwood and matured for 11 years, this Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #7646063 — 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 54.5% 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: Fresh fruit, floral, honey, cake mix, green tea.

Palate: Barley notes, sweet, spicy, minty, light.

Finish: Light and refreshing, with lingering mint, honey, and a gentle spice fade.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the floral, delicate character shines at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops open up the fresh fruit and green tea notes beautifully.

In Cocktails: The light, floral profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Highball or a mint-forward Whisky Smash.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Linkwood
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 11 Years
• Distilled: 2014
• Cask Number: 7646063
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 54.5% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask