The Octave
8.6

The Octave

Caol Ila Distillery

1983, 28 Years Old

ABV 51.7%

Great balance on the palate.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Duncan Taylor

The Octave

Brand

1983, 28 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

28

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

51.7%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Barbeques on a beach, seared scallops, very marine. Coal tar soap comes through as well, warmed tarmac.

Palate: Tropical fruits, oranges and a hint of whipping cream but then the peat smoke rises filling the mouth.

Finish: Drying and peaty.

Comment: Great balance on the palate.

Score: 8.6

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Scallop shells, rock pools, brine. Some coal notes in time.

Palate: Initially zesty fruit notes and milk chocolate, becoming very smoky, with traces of tar.

Finish: Lingering smoke with the taste of chimneys.

Comment: A bit of an old sea beast!

Score: 8.7

8.6
Overall Score

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