Octave North British 2011, 14yo cask 5945913 @ 54.6%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — a fruit-driven Single Grain Scotch Whisky with a tropical edge.

Distilled in 2011 at North British and matured for 14 years, this Single Grain Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #5945913 — 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 54.6% cask strength with no chill filtration and no added color, this is an accessible yet genuinely complex expression from one of Scotland's most respected grain distilleries.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Clean and fresh with malty sweetness, ripe apricots, and a lively, inviting character.

Palate: Ripe bananas, cinnamon toast, juicy white grapes, subtle oak, and a mouthwatering sweetness that lingers.

Finish: Medium and warming, with lingering fruit, spice, and a gentle fade of malt.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended starting point — surprisingly smooth and fruit-forward at cask strength.

With Water: A few drops amplify the banana and grape notes and open up the spice.

In Cocktails: The tropical, grain-forward profile makes an excellent base for a Highball, Whisky Sour, or Spiced Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: North British
• Region: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 14 Years
• Distilled: 2011
• Cask Number: 5945913
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 54.6% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask