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

A vibrant 14-year-old single grain whisky from North British, offering a fresh, fruit-forward profile in Duncan Taylor's Octave series.

Distilled in 2011 and matured in cask 5945923, this exceptional single grain showcases a brighter, more refreshing character than its siblings. Bottled at cask strength of 55.1%, this limited release delivers clean malty sweetness with unexpected fruit and tea notes that make it remarkably versatile for both sipping and creative cocktails.

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.

Perfect Serves

Neat: Refreshingly smooth at cask strength, or add a splash of water to enhance the fruit and tea character.

Whisky Highball with Tea: The Earl Grey notes make this perfect for a tea-infused Highball. Mix with chilled Earl Grey tea, soda water, and a lemon twist.

Apricot Whisky Sour: The apricot character shines in a Whisky Sour with apricot liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and egg white.

Melon Smash: The cantaloupe notes pair beautifully with fresh melon, mint, and soda water for a refreshing summer cocktail.

Spiced Old Fashioned: The sweet spice profile creates an excellent Old Fashioned with demerara sugar, aromatic bitters, and orange peel.

Why This Cask?

This particular cask offers a unique fruit-forward profile that sets it apart from typical grain whiskies, making it ideal for adventurous whisky lovers and creative mixologists.

Details

• Distillery: North British, Edinburgh
• Distilled: 2011
• Age: 14 years
• Cask: 5945923
• ABV: 55.1% (cask strength)
• Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Profile: Fresh, fruit-forward, tea notes
• Limited availability - single cask release