Octave North British 2011, 14yo cask 5945923 @ 55.1%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — a fresh, fruit-forward Single Grain Scotch Whisky.

Distilled in 2011 at North British and matured for 14 years, this Single Grain Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #5945923 — 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 55.1% 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, energetic character.

Palate: Smooth toffee, sweet baking spice, juicy cantaloupe melon, toasted oak, and elegant Earl Grey tea notes.

Finish: Medium and refreshing, with lingering fruit, malt, and a gentle warmth.

How to Drink It

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

With Water: A few drops enhance the fruit and tea character and soften the ABV beautifully.

In Cocktails: The fresh, 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: 5945923
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 55.1% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask