Duncan Taylor·The OctavePalo Cortado Finish

Duncan Taylor Palo Cortado Finish is a single grain Scotch whisky bottled from a single cask at a robust natural strength of 55.6% ABV. At 14 years old, it combines the generally smooth, approachable character of grain whisky with additional influence from a Palo Cortado sherry cask finish.

For a new whisky drinker, this suggests a style that may show soft vanilla and grain sweetness alongside drier, nuttier sherry-led notes. The high strength can make it more intense, so a few drops of water may help open it up.