Allt-A-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 10123659 70cl, 52.5%

Description

Allt-A-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 The Octave Duncan Taylor is a rare single cask Speyside single malt whisky bottled as part of the respected Octave Series by independent bottler Duncan Taylor. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 23 years, this whisky showcases the distinctive character of the Allt-A-Bhainne distillery enhanced by the unique Octave cask finishing process.

The Octave Series is known for its use of small octave casks, which allow the whisky to interact more intensely with the wood, creating deeper flavour concentration and added complexity. This particular release comes from cask number 10123659 and is bottled at a natural cask strength of 52.5% ABV, preserving the whisky’s full character and richness.

As a single cask release, only a limited number of bottles were produced, making this an attractive option for collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique independent bottlings from Speyside.

Why Choose Allt-A-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 The Octave Duncan Taylor

23-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside

Distilled in 1996 and matured for over two decades

Bottled from single cask 10123659

Finished in a small Octave cask for enhanced flavour

Bottled at cask strength 52.5% ABV

Independent bottling by Duncan Taylor

Ideal For

Collectors of independent bottlings

Fans of Speyside single malt whisky

Enthusiasts of the Duncan Taylor Octave Series

Whisky drinkers seeking unique single cask releases

Product Details

Product: Allt-A-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 The Octave

Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Series: The Octave
Distillery: Allt-A-Bhainne
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Distilled: 1996
Age: 23 Years Old
Cask Number: 10123659
ABV: 52.5%
Bottle Size: 70cl

Collector’s Note

Independent bottlings from Allt-A-Bhainne are relatively uncommon compared to other Speyside distilleries, making releases like this particularly interesting for collectors. The Duncan Taylor Octave Series is well regarded for its distinctive maturation technique using smaller octave casks, which intensify the interaction between whisky and wood, producing richer flavours and deeper complexity.
Allt-a-Bhainne 23yo 1996

Allt-A-Bhainne single malt, distilled in 1996 and matured for 23 years, before being independently bottled by Duncan Taylor in 2020. The whisky spent those years in an octave cask that previously held sherry, and due to te cask’s smaller size that sherry influence is all the more present in the final product. Released as part of The Octave series, with a total of 70 bottles.

Category Single Malt

Distillery  Allt-a-Bhainne

Bottler Duncan Taylor (DT)

Bottling serie The Octave Premium

Vintage 1996

Bottled 2020

Stated Age 23 years old

Cask Type Oak Casks

Cask number 10123659

Number of bottles 63/70

Strength 52.5%

Vol.Size 700 ml