Craigellachie is known for its bold, muscular Speyside style, full of character and unapologetically different. This 13 year old, bottled by Duncan Taylor for the Octave range, takes that distinctive spirit and gives it an extra dimension through a smaller cask finish. The result is an intensified, full bodied single malt at natural cask strength, brimming with flavor and individuality.

Duncan Taylor (Octave) – Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 53.9% 70cl
Brand: Duncan Taylor | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 53.9% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Baked apples, toasted malt, and honeycomb, with a hint of charred oak and spice.
Palate: Robust and rich, with toffee, stewed fruit, and a touch of meaty depth, a Craigellachie signature, layered with sweet vanilla and nutmeg from the octave finish.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering malt sweetness, gentle smoke, and oak spice.

Production Details:
Aged in oak for over a decade before being transferred to a smaller octave cask, which increases wood interaction and intensifies flavor concentration. Bottled at natural cask strength with no chill filtration to preserve its bold, unadulterated character.

Perfect For:
Fans of full bodied Speyside malts, collectors of unique cask finishes, and those who enjoy high-strength whiskies with attitude.

Expert Notes:
Craigellachie’s meaty, sulfur-tinged spirit marries beautifully with the rich sweetness from octave maturation, creating a dram that’s both powerful and complex.

Customer Reviews:
"Classic Craigellachie with a twist, big, bold, and beautiful."   Graham S.
"Love the weight and richness this has at cask strength."   Holly D.
"That octave finish really deepens the spice and sweetness."   Mark L.

Interesting Fact:
Craigellachie uses worm tub condensers, an old-fashioned cooling method that helps create its famously rich and weighty spirit.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat for full impact, or with a few drops of water to unlock its fruity and spicy layers.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1891 in the heart of Speyside, Craigellachie has always marched to the beat of its own drum. Known for producing a heavier, oilier style of malt, the distillery’s unique character comes from its use of worm tubs and deliberate choice to retain a hint of sulfur in the spirit. Long admired by blenders for its depth, Craigellachie has in recent years gained a cult following among single malt enthusiasts for its unapologetically robust flavor.