Invergordon Cask-1990-#900035644 Distillery: InvergordonRegion: HighlandAge: 32 yearsDistillation Date: 18th April 1990Cask type: HogsheadPeated?: NoRe-gauge ABV: 50.5%Re-gauged Litres of Alcohol (RLA): 74.9 litresNew Bulk Litres: 148.0 litres Re-gauge Date: 17th December 2021Bottles: 211 Cask Number: 900035644Three Decades Delivers Vivacious and Dessert-Like Single Grain WhiskyCask descriptionTheWoodOwned by Whyte & Mackay, and forming a large portion of their internationally-acclaimed blends, spirit from Invergordon has a reputation to uphold - shaped by distillation, but also maturation. Whyte & Mackay - who also have single malt brands The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin in their portfolio - have a deep commitment to sourcing only the highest quality casks. This commitment was most recently exhibited through the foundation of their Scottish Oak programme, which seeks to champion locally sourced oak as a more sustainable alternative to the common practice of importing casks from abroad.The SpiritInvergordon Distillers Ltd established the distillery, and it began with only one tall column still. In 1963, two more column stills were added, and in 1978, a final, much larger one was added.. Invergordon now has a total of five skyscraper-like, four of which are used to produce grain whisky; the other producing neutral spirit. Fermentation time of around 70 hours results in a spirit with light and fruity character.The MastersInvergordon is quite remarkable for a number of reasons. To begin with, it is a grain whisky distillery, which means that the whisky is made from other cereal grains as well as malted barley. The grains used at Invergordon are wheat or corn (maize). The site actually only has one official bottling - a 10 year old single grain. Independent bottlings are almost as scarce, remarkable considering the vast capacity of almost 40 million litres per annum.The HistoryInvergordon is a fairly new distillery, having only been founded in 1960, with the intention of large-scale grain whisky production. It is one of its kind in the sense of its location, all other grain distilleries in Scotland are located in the central belt due to more convenient transport links. What Invergordon sacrifices in ease of product transportation, it makes up for in location, nestled between the household names of Glenmorangie and internationally renowned Dalmore.Tasting NotesNose: Extremely complex with layer after layer of fresh sweet fruit: orange, kiwi, melon, mango, dates and raisins. Hot stroopwafel and vanilla provide the bedrock over which top notes of brut champagne and enriched dough abound. Dangerously moreish and with long-lasting vivacity.Palate: Smooth and creamy; subtle but with complexity to match that of the nose. Spun sugar and vanilla buttercream lead the charge, followed swiftly by soft fruits and set fudge in the mid-palate. Build to an understated crescendo of dry resin and dates.Finish: Pistachio nougat and burnt toffee with a milk chocolate edge. Medium in intensity but immensely long-lasting. Over time, develops to give gentle lime, sandalwood and raisin scone flavours.。
