Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 70cl, 54.6%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep gold.
Nose: Peat smoke, sea spray, iodine, vanilla, lemon peel and warming oak spice.
Palate: Oily and intense with medicinal peat, salted caramel, charred oak, black pepper and citrus.
Finish: Long, smoky and drying with ash, brine, sweet malt and lingering spice.
Description
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 70cl, 54.6% is a bold independent Islay single malt that combines the unmistakable personality of Laphroaig with the compact, high-impact style associated with The Octave series. Distilled in 2011 and released at 13 years old, it offers a focused, characterful take on one of Islay’s most recognisable distilleries.
What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it brings together mature peat influence and a strong natural presentation. At 54.6% ABV, it promises depth, texture and power, while the age statement suggests enough time in cask to give the whisky added balance and integration. For buyers who enjoy smoky Scotch with a more individual edge than standard distillery releases, this is the kind of bottling that stands out quickly.
Why Choose Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 70cl, 54.6%
This bottle stands out because it pairs a very distinctive distillery style with a respected independent bottler and a clearly defined vintage. Laphroaig already has a powerful identity, and in this format that character is likely to show in a more concentrated and individual way than a regular core-range bottling.
It is also a strong choice for buyers who enjoy cask-strength Islay whisky with proper presence in the glass. The combination of 13 years of maturation and 54.6% ABV gives this release the balance of maturity and intensity that many enthusiasts actively look for.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for drinkers who enjoy smoky, medicinal and coastal Islay single malt with extra texture and higher strength.
It is ideal for collectors looking for modern Duncan Taylor releases from iconic distilleries with clear vintage detail.
It is also ideal for gifting to someone who appreciates Laphroaig beyond the standard range and enjoys independent bottlings with strong personality.
Product Details
Product Name: Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 70cl, 54.6%.
Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Laphroaig.
Region: Islay, Scotland.
Bottler: Duncan Taylor.
Series: The Octave.
Vintage: 2011.
Stated Age: 13 Years Old.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 54.6%.
Presentation: The supplied image shows the standard The Octave bottle presentation.
Bottle Count: No confirmed bottle outturn is stated in the provided title or clearly readable from the supplied image.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because it combines a major Islay name with the more specialist feel of an independent bottling. That gives it a different kind of attraction from standard official releases, especially for buyers who enjoy seeing well-known distilleries presented through smaller, more focused bottlings.
It is also appealing because Laphroaig remains one of the most recognisable peated malts in Scotch whisky. A 2011 vintage with a 13 year age statement and Octave series identity gives this bottle a very clear place on the shelf and makes it a smart addition to a serious Islay selection.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.10 kg |
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