The Octave Aultmore 2008 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13 Years - Cask No. 9535649

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 #9535649 — 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 53% 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: Heavily sherried, dark chocolate, red berries, apple slices, raisins.

Finish: Long and rich, with lingering dark chocolate, raisins, and a slow fade of sherry and red berries.

How to Drink It

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

With Water: A few drops soften the sherry intensity and bring the stewed apple and cherry notes forward.

In Cocktails: The dark chocolate and red berry profile makes a natural base for a Rob Roy or a rich Old Fashioned.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Aultmore
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 13 Years
• Distilled: 2008
• Cask Number: 9535649
• Maturation: Ex-Sherrywood Octave Cask
• ABV: 53% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask