The Octave range is where the finest whiskies have a final maturation in reconstructed ex sherry octave casks, the spirit is invigorated by the increased wood contact in the smaller casks, bringing you a spectacular dram.
The Laphroaig 2011 Octave cask #5635126 has aged for 11 years in oak casks then spent the final months in an octave cask. This is a limited release of only 86 bottles. This is a single cask, bottled in 2022 at cask strength, not chill-filtered or coloured.
For many years, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited has experimented in the use of differing cask sizes for the maturation of single malt and single grain scotch whiskies. This research stemmed from the simple premise that there is more interaction between the wood and spirit over a shorter period of time in a small cask than in a large cask, allowing a faster melding of wood, air and alcohol. The spirit in this bottle is an exclusive example of good whisky taken beyond all expectations to become rich, complex and wise beyond its years; it has been 'Octave Invigorated'
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Tasting Notes
Before Octivation: Peat, Smoke, Medicinal, tropical fruits, tea leaves.
After Octivation: Gentle sherry, sweet peat, creamy, burnt sticks, anchovies.