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Inchgower 1974 36 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Inchgower

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
36 years
ABV
55.5%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Inchgower
Distillation Year
18.02.1974
Bottling Year
25.08.2010
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Cask

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Lowest Price:€151.00(2024-02-28)

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Inchgower is a relatively lesser-known single malt among whisky enthusiasts, though independent bottlings occasionally appear. The new-make spirit's nutty, waxy character develops into a spicy, rich whisky after decades in bourbon casks. To avoid excessive feints, the distillery cuts the spirit at a maximum of 70% ABV, while aiming for a heavy, complex flavor profile that results in a new-make average of around 55% ABV. These characteristics make Inchgower (alongside Blair Athol) an ideal malt base for Bell's blended Scotch whisky. Bell's remains one of the UK's most popular and best-selling whiskies, ranking as the world's 11th best-selling Scotch with annual sales of 25 million bottles. Located south of the Moray Firth on the A98 near Buckie, the distillery is easily spotted between Elgin and Banff. The facility features an 8.4-ton stainless steel semi-lauter mash tun, six Oregon pine washbacks with fermentation times of 48-53 hours, and two stills. Production was temporarily halted from June to November 2017 to replace five malt silos with three larger ones. In 2019, the distillery operated on a five-day week, alternating between short (40-45 hours) and long (90-92 hours) fermentations, with an annual production target of 2 million liters. Beyond Diageo's official 14-year-old Inchgower in the Flora & Fauna series, other limited single malt releases exist. In autumn 2018, Diageo released a 27-year-old Inchgower as part of a special collectors' series.
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Flavor Profile

Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2025

Whiskyspace Notes 2025

Jun 25, 2026, 14:47:06

Blimey, that’s a proper big boy this one. Hits you with a wave of oak spice first—cinnamon and tobacco, like an old leather armchair by the fire. Then bam, rhubarb everywhere, fresh and cooked, tart as anything. There’s a whiff of wet gravel and moss after rain, earthy and a bit mushroomy. Oranges and tangerines pop in, but it’s not all sweet—marmalade bitterness and a drying tannin kick. Cocoa’s lurking too, dark and dusty. Finishes long, with that oak still going strong. A bit brutal, but in a good way. 🔥

Whiskyspace Notes 1754

Whiskyspace Notes 1754

Jun 23, 2026, 09:45:46

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Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell

May 13, 2026, 00:20:50

Aye, this one's got a proper nice nose on it 🥃 First whiff - gettin' some lovely honey and caramel notes, maybe a touch of vanilla too. Bit of oak comin' through, like walkin' past an old pub. On the palate... ooft, there's a subtle warmth init, not burnin' or nuffin. Tastes like... dried fruits? Maybe a bit of toffee. Some gentle spice ticklin' the back of yer tongue 🍯 Finish is smooth as, lingers nicely. Get a wee bit of that smoky peat if yer payin' attention - not overwhelmin' though, just enough to keep things interestin' Proper easy sipper this one 👌 Would defo have again on a rainy sunday afternoon

Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

May 11, 2026, 03:52:12

First sip, proper smokey that! 🔥 Like a bonfire on a chilly night, init? Then you get this earthy, peaty taste, almost like wet soil after rain. 🌧️ And there's a fruity sweetness in there, maybe some apples or berries? 🍎 The finish has a spicy kick, kinda like ginger or cinnamon. 😊 Overall, a solid dram for a quiet evening.

Tanya Bailey

Tanya Bailey

May 5, 2026, 12:02:03

Ooh, this one's got a nice peaty kick with some honey notes. Smoth finish, mind. 😋 A bit of apple and cinnamon on the nose, lovely. Got that classic smoky vibe, but not too overpowering. 👍

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