Fable Chapter 10: Labyrinth, Inchgower 8 Year Old 57.4%

57.4% | 70cl | Speyside | Single Cask | Cask Strength

Coastal distilleries are fascinating as they often deliver a unique briney and nutty quality, and Inchgower is no different. There are many elements in production which contribute to this nutty and spicy style of single malt. Perhaps its East Highland location in Buckie, close to the mouth of the River Spey, being the most influential.

Historically linked to the Bells blend, Inchgower offers an interesting range of flavour. Beginning with tropical fruits of melon and banana, we then move into orchard fruits and vanilla before finishing with toasted almond notes.

This 8 Year Old release came from refill cask 315238, which yielded just 305 bottles at 57.4% abv.

Distillery tasting notes

NOSE:Quite buttery, sweet vanilla with hints of dried banana. With water added – plenty more fresh green herbal notes.

PALATE: Overall sweet notes of milky chocolate. Puff pasty, lemon zest. Orange boiled sweet. Honeyed cereal. With water added – plenty more fresh green herbal notes. Sprites of fresh melon offer little bursts of sweetness.

FINISH: Medium finish. Cereal, melon and dried banana. Tangy citrus – bitter orange peel.