Highland Park 22 Year Old 1999 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 5029296 Bottle No.63 70cl, 54.1%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber.
Nose: Heather honey, dried orange peel, dark fruit, polished oak and soft aromatic smoke.
Palate: Rich and layered with toffee, raisins, warming spice, earthy sweetness and a gentle smoky edge.
Finish: Long, dry and warming with lingering sherry richness, oak spice and elegant smoke.
Description
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1999 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 5029296 Bottle No.63 70cl, 54.1% is a mature independent Orkney single malt that combines long ageing, single cask identity and the distinctive presentation of Duncan Taylor’s The Octave series. Distilled in 1999 and released at 22 years old, it sits in a very attractive category for buyers who want a bottle with serious age, precise cask detail and a stronger natural style.
This release stands out because it offers Highland Park in a more focused and individual form than a standard distillery bottling. The 54.1% ABV gives it extra presence, while the cask number and bottle number add the kind of detail collectors and enthusiasts value. With the original Octave presentation box shown, it also has the complete look that helps a bottle feel more special both on display and as part of a serious whisky collection.
Why Choose Highland Park 22 Year Old 1999 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 5029296 Bottle No.63 70cl, 54.1%
This bottle is a strong choice because it brings together several points of real appeal in one release: a respected distillery, a 1999 vintage, a 22 year age statement, Duncan Taylor bottling pedigree and full cask-specific detail. That gives it a much clearer identity than a broader batch bottling and makes it especially attractive for buyers who want whisky with individuality.
It is also appealing because Highland Park’s character works exceptionally well in fuller, more sherry-led and cask-driven styles. In this format, the distillery’s honeyed, gently smoky and spice-friendly profile has the structure to carry richer oak influence without losing balance or regional character.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for collectors seeking mature Highland Park independent bottlings with vintage detail, cask specificity and original presentation.
It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy older cask-strength single malt with richer oak influence, depth and a more individual style than standard releases.
It is also ideal for gifting to someone who appreciates Duncan Taylor bottlings and well-aged Scotch with strong shelf presence.
Product Details
Product Name: Highland Park 22 Year Old 1999 The Octave (Duncan Taylor) cask 5029296 Bottle No.63 70cl, 54.1%.
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Highland Park.
Region: Orkney, Scotland.
Bottler: Duncan Taylor.
Series: The Octave.
Vintage: 1999.
Stated Age: 22 Years Old.
Cask Number: 5029296.
Bottle Number: No.63.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 54.1%.
Presentation: Bottle with original The Octave presentation box shown.
Bottle Count: Bottle No.63 is stated. Total outturn is not confirmed in the provided title or clearly readable from the supplied image.
Collector’s Note
This is the kind of bottle that naturally draws collector attention because it has everything lined up in a very clear way: distillery name, vintage, age statement, bottler, cask number and individual bottle number. That level of definition gives it much stronger identity than many modern limited releases that are marketed more broadly but documented less precisely.
It is also appealing because Highland Park remains one of the most recognisable names in island whisky, and mature independent bottlings often attract enthusiasts looking for something more distinctive than the regular official range. In complete presentation, this becomes an especially attractive bottle for a focused Highland Park collection.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.10 kg |
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