Islay Single Malt 17 Year Old Duncan Taylor Octave 53.4% 70cl Refill American & European Barrels and Butts and some honey

and some honey

cinnamon and vanilla pods bring detailed sweetness

some all spice and sweet mint

This is the final and softest edition in the Equilibrium trio

smoke and dried fruits adding increased layers of flavours to the lingering rich finish

Islay Single Malt 17 Year Old Duncan Taylor Octave 53.4% 70cl Refill American & European Barrels and Butts and some honeyIslay Single Malt 17 Year Old Duncan Taylor Octave 53. 4% 70cl A somewhat mysterious single malt from independent bottler Duncan Taylor here, in that it was distilled at an unnamed Islay distillery back in 2007. Part of the brands Octave series, it spent the last few months of its 17 year maturation in a tiny ex Amontillado sherry cask. Its smaller size means amped up flavour extraction, so expect a bold, rich, juicy fruit forward single malt here.