The Octave Aultmore 2008 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13 Years - Cask No. 9535629

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Aultmore — a Speyside distillery known for its rich, fruit-forward character.

Distilled in 2008 at Aultmore and matured for 13 years, this Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in an ex-sherrywood Octave cask #9535629 — approximately one-eighth the size of a traditional sherry 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 52.4% 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: Trifle, stewed apples, digestive biscuits, cherries, custard.

Palate: Sherry, chocolate cake, caramel sauce, freshly brewed coffee, fruit coulis.

Finish: Long and indulgent, with lingering coffee, caramel, and a slow fade of sherry and dark fruit.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the sherry and coffee complexity opens up beautifully with a few minutes to breathe.

With Water: A few drops soften the sherry and bring the caramel and fruit coulis notes forward.

In Cocktails: The chocolate cake and coffee profile makes a natural base for an Espresso Old Fashioned or a rich Rob Roy.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Aultmore
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 13 Years
• Distilled: 2008
• Cask Number: 9535629
• Maturation: Ex-Sherrywood Octave Cask
• ABV: 52.4% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask