Octave Glentauchers 2008, 9 year old cask 8517915 @ 52.8%

A limited single cask release from Duncan Taylor's acclaimed Octave series, featuring Glentauchers — a Speyside distillery rarely seen as an independent single malt bottling. Distilled in 2008 at Glentauchers and matured for 9 years, this Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished in Octave cask #8517915 — 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 52.8% 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: Sugared almonds, malty sweetness, fruit salad, lemon zest, apple strudel. Palate: Buttery richness, fresh grassy notes, pink grapefruit, zesty citrus, distinctive salty finish. Finish: Medium-long and zesty, with lingering grapefruit, butter, and a gentle salty fade. How to Drink It Neat: The recommended way to experience this release — the buttery citrus character shines at cask strength. With Water: A few drops enhance the grapefruit and grassy notes beautifully. In Cocktails: The pink grapefruit and zesty profile makes a natural base for a Whisky Sour or a citrus Highball. Bottle Details Distillery: Glentauchers Region: Speyside, Scotland Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky Series: Duncan Taylor Octave Age: 9 Years Distilled: 2008 Cask Number: 8517915 Maturation: Octave Cask ABV: 52.8% (Cask Strength) Bottler: Duncan Taylor Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Natural Color: Yes Release: Limited Single Cask