Duncan Taylor debuts its first Mizunara oak cask whisky with a 14-year-old Auchentoshan Lowland single malt, finished in a Mizunara-seasoned octave and bottled at 52.1% ABV. Priced at £124.99 (about ₹14,500–₹14,600), the limited release marries creamy vanilla, honey and citrus with sandalwood, cedarwood, incense-like spice and mandarin, offering Scotch drinkers a distinctly Japanese oak influence.
The latest Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky release brings together a 14 year old Auchentoshan Lowland single malt whisky and a cask type more closely associated with Japanese whisky: Mizunara oak. Distilled in 2011, this Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky spent its final stretch in a Mizunara-seasoned octave, emerging at 52.1% ABV, natural colour and strength. Check out the new Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky including price, Mizunara oak cask finish, tasting notes, age, Auchentoshan base, ABV and more. Notably, This Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky price has been set at £124.99 (approx ₹14,500–₹14,600).
This 14 year old Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky is a small release made for those curious about what happens when a delicate single malt whisky meets one of the most distinctive oaks in the world. Here is what makes the cask, the Lowland spirit and this particular finish worth knowing before you add the bottle to your collection.
Mizunara is Japanese oak, prized for the aromas it can bring to whisky: sandalwood, incense, cedar and warm spice. It is also difficult to work with, thanks to its porous nature, which makes suitable casks harder to produce. For Duncan Taylor, this release marks its first use of a Mizunara cask, giving the Octave series a distinctly Japanese turn.
The whisky comes from Auchentoshan, the Lowland distillery near Glasgow known for triple distillation and a lighter, cleaner spirit. That makes it a useful canvas for an assertive cask finish. Rather than competing with the oak, the whisky allows the wood to add another layer of character.
The Duncan Taylor Mizunara whisky brings vanilla yoghurt, honey, ginger and gentle citrus. After its Mizunara finish, the profile shifts towards rice pudding, golden syrup, mandarin, cedarwood and a warmer ginger note. The change is subtle but clear: the creamy sweetness remains in the Duncan Taylor Scotch whisky, while the Japanese oak adds fragrance and spice.
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Price: £124.99 (approx ₹14,500–₹14,600)
ABV: 52.1%
Age: 14 years
Vintage: 2011
Size: 70cl
Whisky: Auchentoshan Lowland single malt whisky
Finish: Mizunara-seasoned octave cask
Colour: Natural
Strength: Natural cask strength.