Inchgower – 1990 27 Year Old Special Release 2018 (55.3%)

A 27 year old Inchgower, distilled in 1990 and released in the 2018 Special Releases at 55.3% ABV. It is the first 27 year old Inchgower in that range, and 8,544 bottles were produced. The distillery stands near the sea at Buckie in Moray and is known as the Manzanilla of Speyside. The whisky is soft in the mouth at first, then turns aromatic and ends on a bittersweet note. The nose is spicy and slightly dry, with ripe fruit, nougat and dark chocolate. The palate has burnt toast and chocolate alongside fruit and sweetness. The finish is long and warm, with black tea and spice.