Duncan Taylor The Octave Premium Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 48.5% ABV

Duncan Taylor The Octave Premium Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 is a mature Speyside single malt from cask 4230549, distilled in 1990 and bottled by Duncan Taylor in 2021. After its long initial maturation the whisky was finished in a sherry octave, a cask about one eighth the size of a butt, which concentrates the wood influence. Only 89 bottles were filled, at a natural cask strength of 48.5% ABV, without chill filtration or added colouring. It comes in a 700ml bottle in the Octave Premium gift box and shows a rich, sherry-driven character with chocolate and dried fruit.

Tasting Notes: Sherry, spice, chocolate, almonds, blood orange, dried fruit and toffee.

Nose: Meaty and malty with strong sherry, Christmas spice, sugared almonds, chocolate truffles and coffee beans over soft florals.

Palate: Dark chocolate, blood orange, raisins and dates with dry fresh oak, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish: Long and full, with chocolate, dried fruit, toffee and orange.

Serve: Neat, with time in the glass.