Built in 1898 Caperdonich was originally known as Glen Grant no.2 with the spirit being used to support its more well-known namesake nearby. Whilst having the same equipment and water source it produced a different spirit, closed after only a few years in
Distilled at the legendary Highland Park in 2007, this single malt spent 13 years maturing, with a finishing period of 3 months in a smaller octave cask, to impart additional character. In 2021, the whisky was bottled up by Duncan Taylor for The Octave co
Kinclaith’s origins date back as far as 1957. Located on the south side of the River Clyde, this small malt distillery was housed within the massive Strathclyde grain distillery complex. The vital ingredients were all locally sourced, and the liquid matur
An indie single grain from the North British Distillery here, released as part of Duncan Taylor's Rare Auld series. It was distilled back in September 1991 and left to age in a single cask until it was eventually bottled in April 2021 with an outturn of 2
This limited release of 209 bottles comes from barrel number 667, a first-fill ex-sherry butt of European oak. It is one of the last batches of the Port Ellen production produced just weeks before the distillery closed its doors in May of the same year. D
30 year old single grain here, distilled by Strathclyde in August 1990 and set aside to mature for three decades. Following that, it was bottled up by Duncan Taylor for the Rare Auld series in April 2021, with an outturn of 248 bottles. We do love well-ag
The Octave Premium range from Duncan Taylor is so called because of the miniature sherry casks in which it’s finished. Limited to a run of just seventy-seven, it’s limited in supply, and sure to appreciate as time goes by!
From Duncan Taylor's Octave range comes a 23 year old single malt distilled by Glentauchers! The whisky was distilled in 1996, and before being bottled in 2019, it was given a finishing in an octave cask – which is much smaller than your run-of-the-mill h
Nose: Typical Linkwood: very summery, buttery, rich honey and dry hay. Malty and fruity, blueberry jam with added apple cider.
Palate: Silky mouthfeel, tongue coating, elegant and generous. Luscious fruity palate, stewed plums, sweet cherries, followed
A stunning single cask whisky, distilled at Macallan Distillery. This incredible dram was at cask strength, which means that you get the fullest flavours from the whisky. An absolute luxury and a rare experience for any whisky lover.
This twenty-three-year-old Tormore is part of the Octave Premium range. Mountain pine and grass notes fill the nose, while a distinct fruitiness comes into the palate. There’s bright lime in there, alongside rosemary and a twist of pepper.
