Whisky Sponge No. 71 ‘Inchgower Distillery’ 21 Year Old Single Cask 700ml 48.9%

Matured in a refill hogshead that yielded 178 bottles

Details
700ml: 48.9%alc
Age: 21-year-old
Region: Highlands/ Lower Speyside
Distillery: Inchgower
Cask type: Bourbon
Bottler: Whisky Sponge/Decadent Drinks
Distilled: 2001
Bottling Date: 2022

Description
Whisky Sponge Edition No.71 is a charming single cask of 2001 vintage Inchgower that was laid to rest for 21 peaceful years in a refilled bourbon hogshead before bottling at the natural cask strength of 48.9% ABV. A moreish whisky showcasing the bones of Inchgower distillery with a spirit to cask synergy that will definitely please, as the perfect day drinker in the Autumn sun.

About Inchgower Distillery
The Inchgower distillery lies in Banffshire not far from the mouth of the River Spey and just on the outskirts of the fishing town, Buckie. It was founded in 1871 by Alexander Wilson and Co who utilised the buildings and infrastructure of the old Tochieneal Distillery. In 1938, Arthur Bell and Sons acquired the distillery for £3,000.

Despite being a relatively small-scale distillery, Inchgower boasts thirteen onsite warehouses which hold up to 60,000 casks. There have been very few official releases and independent bottlings are also quite rare. Their maturation warehouses, blending facility and a bottling line are all located on-site. The Inchgower whisky is classified as a Lower Speyside Malt and takes its water from a burn rising in the Menduff Hills to the south of Buckie.

Interesting Fact
Less than 1% of Inchgower’s malt is kept back for bottling as a single malt. The Flora & Fauna 14yo is the only official release still readily available, although there are also handful of rare bottlings from the turn of the century.