Inchgower 27 Year Old 1990 Diageo Special Release 2018

Inchgower is something of an unknown, a workhorse for Diageo’s blends. You will not come across it as a single malt very often. It even makes its debut in this year’s Special Releases and what an entrance: matured for 27 years on refill American hogsheads.

Very full nose of ripe fruit of both the white and yellow variety (quite a bit of stone fruit) with a green edge. A hint of struck match, Earl Grey tea, almonds, pears, walnuts and jute sacks. Mustard seeds? This is very aromatic and inviting and an absolute pleasure to nose.

The arrival is creamy and surprisingly sweet. Apple sauce, orange marmalade, mint… and something bitter that reminds me of grapefruit or a grape pith. Quite quickly, this Inchgower turns somewhat dry on the palate, but it keeps entertaining.

The finish is both very long and very spicy. Think ginger, liquorice and red pepper.

Impressive, but so is the price: around 330 EUR.

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