Islay Single Malt 2008/2026 - 17 Year Old - Oak Cask #11898 (Duncan Taylor)
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Profile: The Islay Single Malt 2008/2026 - 17 Years - Oak Cask #11898 (Duncan Taylor) at a glance
- Classic Islay character: A single malt from Scotland’s iconic whisky island, Islay, known for spirits with a maritime edge and a distinctive smoky style.
- 17 years in cask: Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2026, this whisky had plenty of time to mature and build depth.
- Independently selected: Bottled by Duncan Taylor, this single-cask release focuses on character rather than a uniform house style.
- Cask-strength presence: At 54.6% ABV, it comes across with power and structure while still offering nuance and detail.
- Natural presentation: Bottled without added colour, it presents an authentic cask-driven impression.
Portrait: What defines the Islay Single Malt 2008/2026 - 17 Years - Oak Cask #11898 (Duncan Taylor)
This single malt comes from Islay, the Scottish island whose whiskies are prized for their unmistakable personality. Even without a named distillery, its origin is reflected in the style: maritime notes, mature depth and a profile that favours expression over polish. The result is a whisky that carries the island’s identity while benefiting from the careful selection of an independent bottler.
Duncan Taylor bottled cask no. 11898 after 17 years of maturation in 2026. During that time in oak, the whisky developed a measured balance of wood spice, darker sweetness and a layered structure. The 54.6% ABV gives it real intensity without throwing the composition out of balance. The absence of added colour reinforces the natural, cask-led impression of this release.
What makes it particularly interesting is the combination of origin, age and single-cask individuality. Rather than a broadly styled whisky, this Islay malt offers a clearly defined profile with depth and a certain edge. It is well suited to drinkers who appreciate independent bottlings and want a whisky that presents Islay in a mature, distinctive form.
Tasting Notes: This is how the Islay Single Malt 2008/2026 - 17 Years - Oak Cask #11898 (Duncan Taylor) tastes
- Aroma: Malty sweetness meets toffee and caramel, with dark dried fruits and a subtle hint of citrus.
- Taste: The palate opens with dark chocolate, ripe dried fruits, oak spice and a solid malty backbone.
- Finish: The finish lingers with caramel, delicate chocolate bitterness and a light touch of aniseed spice.
| Bottler: | Duncan Taylor |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 54,60%vol. |
| Age: | 17 year old |
| Distillery: | Unknown Islay |
| Destillation Date: | 2008 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Duncan Taylor |
| Region: | Islay |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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