Bottle Details
SMWS Code
18.67
Distillery
Inchgower
ABV
54%
Age
16 Years
Cask
First Fill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead
Distilled
September 11, 2008
Region
Speyside
Flavor Profile
Oily & Coastal
Category
Scotch
The whisky presents a complex aromatic profile ranging from tropical fruit notes of pineapple and bubblegum sweetness to savoury elements of salt and vinegar, with a distinctive savoury-spicy character reminiscent of a bacon-infused bloody mary.
This whisky exhibits a rich, chewy texture with layered flavours of salted caramel and smoked salmon, alongside creamy sour cream notes and spiced fruit characteristics of quince and cranberry chutney. With water added, it develops warmer notes of chocolate fudge, espresso, and toasted sea-salted almonds, with an underlying spiced apple and cinnamon character.
The finish displays warming spice with lingering notes of cinnamon, apple, and subtle sweetness reminiscent of white wine and spiced rum.
The Panel found a potpourri of aromas ranging from pineapple cubes and bubblegum ice lollies to salt and vinegar crisps and finally a bloody mary with bacon-infused vodka. This had a very chewy texture, with flavours of salted caramel, smoked salmon and sour cream bagel sandwiches as well as spicy quince and cranberry chutney. Following the addition of water, we found ourselves in a coffee shop in Amsterdam and ordered a chocolate fudge affogato – chocolatey fudge ice cream, sea-salted almonds and piping hot espresso. The taste was that of a glass of cinnamon apple sangria made using white wine, apple cider, cinnamon schnapps and spiced rum.