Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis The Octave 9 Year Old, Sherry Octave Cask, 2012, Duncan Taylor, 55.3%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 37
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

This Ben Nevis single malt whisky, distilled in 2012 and aged for 9 years, was independently bottled by Duncan Taylor as part of their 'The Octave' series. This series involves a secondary maturation in smaller Octave casks to enhance wood interaction and flavour development. This particular release was bottled exclusively for TyndrumWhisky.com.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 8, 2026SGD 98.23
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 89.54
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 119.27
Cask type
Sherry Octave Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Duncan Taylor
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
87
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Octave
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Retailer Exclusive - TyndrumWhisky.com
Allocation
TyndrumWhisky.com
Nose
Very sweet and fruity, with tropical fruit, banana, guava, mango, honey, caramel, mild earthy tones, and soft spices.
Palate
Creamy yet crisp mouthfeel, with sweet fruit, grapes, tropical fruit, banana, almond, tingling spices, caramel, vanilla, and heather.
Finish
Medium to long, with lingering spices, honey, sweet fruit, sherry, nuts, and floral notes.
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