Octave Royal Brackla 2011, 13yo cask 9344327 @ 53.7%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Royal Brackla — one of Scotland's few distilleries to hold a Royal Warrant.

Distilled in 2011 at Royal Brackla and matured for 13 years, this Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #9344327 — 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 53.7% 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: Fruity, green pepper, buttered toast, honeycomb, grape juice.

Palate: Sweet pineapple, fruit basket, black pepper, toffee, cloves.

Finish: Warm and spiced, with lingering fruit and a gentle fade of pepper and clove.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — let it breathe for a few minutes before your first sip.

With Water: A few drops open up the honeycomb and tropical fruit layers at this cask strength.

In Cocktails: The fruit basket and spice profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Sour or spiced Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Royal Brackla
• Region: Highland, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 13 Years
• Distilled: 2011
• Cask Number: 9344327
• Maturation: Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.7% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask