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A brilliant Ben Nevis single cask whisky, named 'The Octave', that has been matured for 8 years in oak casks, plus a 3 month finish in an octave cask: a barrel that's an eighth of the size of a sherry butt. It was bottled in 2021 by Duncan Taylor & Co. exclusively for The Whisky Shop at 54.8% abv with a very limited outturn of just 90 bottles.
A fresh and slightly dry nose on this dram, followed by soft leafy notes and hints of dark fruits. The palate is warm and gentle, with sweet toffee, a touch of mochaccino and a light hint of sherried sweetness, making way for a silky smooth with a surprising hint of citrus.