The Octave Bowmore 1998 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19 Years - Cask No. 3721263

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series — a 19-year-old Bowmore distilled in 1998, with a lighter, more coastal character than its sibling cask.

Distilled in 1998 at Bowmore and matured for 19 years, this Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in an ex-sherrywood Octave cask #3721263 — 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 Bowmore's signature coastal peat character.

Bottled at its natural 53.9% cask strength with no chill filtration and no added color, this is a rare opportunity to experience a nearly two-decade-old Bowmore at its most expressive.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh, pepper, gentle smoke, tea leaves, fruity.

Palate: Driftwood, white pepper, toffee, peat smoke, white chocolate.

Finish: Long and coastal, with lingering peat smoke, white chocolate, and a slow fade of white pepper and toffee.

How to Drink It

Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — allow it to rest in the glass for a few minutes to let the complexity unfold.

With Water: A few drops soften the smoke and bring the toffee and white chocolate notes forward.

In Cocktails: The driftwood and white chocolate profile makes a natural base for a Penicillin or a coastal Whisky Sour.

Bottle Details

• Distillery: Bowmore
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Duncan Taylor Octave
• Age: 19 Years
• Distilled: 1998
• Cask Number: 3721263
• Maturation: Ex-Sherrywood Octave Cask
• ABV: 53.9% (Cask Strength)
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
• Natural Color: Yes
• Release: Limited Single Cask