{"product_id":"inchgower-20-year-old-1995-black-adder-raw-cask-single-sherry-butt-692-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2015-70cl","title":"Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 Blackadder Raw Cask Single Sherry Butt #692 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2015) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInchgower 20 Year Old 1995 Blackadder Raw Cask Single Sherry Butt #692 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2015) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackadder are a family owned independent whisky bottler \u003cspan\u003eestablished in 1995 by Robin Tucek who now runs the business with his son, Michael, and daughter, Hannah. Initially a whisky bottler, they have since developed their range to include other spirits, including rum and gin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: On the nose, a complex bouquet unfolds with a blend of fruity and spicy notes. Aromas of ripe apples, pears, and dried fruits mingle with a subtle oak spice. A hint of caramel, vanilla, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg round out the aroma and add depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: On the palate, the Inchgower is full-bodied and rich. The fruity and sweet notes persist, accompanied by a pronounced oak spice. Aromas of toffee, dark chocolate, and roasted nuts contribute to the complexity of the flavor. The high alcohol content provides a warming effect and intensifies the aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: The finish is long and lingering, with a persistent aftertaste of fruity and spicy notes. The oak and caramel notes remain on the palate, leaving a lasting impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Inchgower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated just outside the fishing port of Buckie, Inchgower is a defiantly coastal style of single malt. No other new make reaches the same level of intense spiciness which is perceived on the tongue as salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spicy character is driven initially by a hotter than usual second water during the quick mashing regime which cuts back any overt nuttiness. Fermentation is short and the steeply angled lyne arms on the stills help to capture weightier elements. An underlying waxiness flashes a signal to another coastal plant, Clynelish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1871 by Alexander Wilson, this is one of the few distilleries to have been owned by the local town council which stepped in to save the plant in 1936 when the Wilson family went bankrupt. Two years later, Arthur Bell bought it for the princely sum of £3,000. With the absorption of Bell’s into Guinness and the subsequent purchase by that firm of DCL, Inchgower became part of what is now Diageo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has always been a significant player in blends, in this case Bell’s, whose own distilleries all shared variations on the ‘nutty-spicy' theme. It also plays a role within the Walker range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1871 by Alexander Wilson, this is one of the few distilleries to have been owned by the local town council which stepped in to save the plant in 1936 when the Wilson family went bankrupt. Two years later,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scotchwhisky.com\/whiskypedia\/2625\/arthur-bell-sons\/\"\u003eArthur Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebought it for the princely sum of £3,000. With the absorption of Bell’s into Guinness and the subsequent purchase by that firm of DCL, Inchgower became part of what is now Diageo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has always been a significant player in blends, in this case Bell’s, whose own distilleries all shared variations on the ‘nutty-spicy' theme. It also plays a role within the Walker range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Diageo’s ‘Flora \u0026amp; Fauna’ range, it is occasionally found (with varying degrees of salinity) from independent bottlers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57.6% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inchgower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53177311625554,"sku":"BLACKADINCH20SC692","price":239.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/Inchgower20YearOld1995BlackAdderRawCaskSingleSherryButt_692SpeysideSingleMaltScotchWhisky_2015_70cl.jpg?v=1775837542","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/inchgower-20-year-old-1995-black-adder-raw-cask-single-sherry-butt-692-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2015-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}