Octave North British 2011, 14yo cask 5943439 @ 53.9%

A delightful 14-year-old single grain whisky from North British, showcasing the sweeter, more approachable side of Scotch in Duncan Taylor's Octave series.

Distilled in 2011 and matured in cask 5943439, this exceptional single grain offers an accessible entry point to premium cask strength whisky. Bottled at 53.9%, this limited release delivers a lively, sweet profile with layers of honey, toffee, and chocolate that make it perfect for both sipping and mixing.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh and inviting with heather honey, fluffy marshmallows, lively character, and ripe apples.

Palate: Indulgent toffee sauce, plump raisins, delicate parma violets, buttery biscuits, and rich dark chocolate.

Perfect Serves

Neat: Surprisingly smooth at cask strength, or add water to bring out the honey and apple notes.

Whisky Highball: The fresh, lively character makes this perfect for a premium Highball. Mix with quality soda water, ice, and a lemon twist.

Apple Toddy: The ripe apple and honey notes shine in a hot toddy with apple cider, cinnamon, and clove.

Honey Old Fashioned: The heather honey profile creates an exceptional Old Fashioned. Muddle with honey syrup, Angostura bitters, and lemon peel.

Whisky Sour: The toffee and butter biscuit notes add depth to a classic Whisky Sour with fresh lemon juice and egg white.

Why Single Grain?

Single grain whisky offers a lighter, sweeter alternative to single malt, making it incredibly versatile for cocktails while still delivering complexity and character at cask strength.

Details

• Distillery: North British, Edinburgh
• Distilled: 2011
• Age: 14 years
• Cask: 5943439
• ABV: 53.9% (cask strength)
• Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Profile: Sweet, approachable, honey-forward
• Limited availability - single cask release