Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
- Distillery
- Inchgower
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £99.99
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Hay-like, Honey
- Description
- Inchgower's 12-year-old from the late 1980s offers a snapshot of Speyside distillery style from an earlier era, before modern production consistency standardized the category. The Speyside character emphasizes bright grain notes and subtle fruit, typical of the distillery's restrained profile. This vintage bottling provides historical context for understanding how Inchgower and similar Speyside producers were perceived and presented during that period. Perfect for collectors building period-specific collections or those interested in Speyside's historical expression.
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Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s is a 12-year-old single malt from Inchgower (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, light oak and delicately floral character — malt extract, toasted, hay-like, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Inchgower's 12-year-old from the late 1980s offers a snapshot of Speyside distillery style from an earlier era, before modern production consistency standardized the category. The Speyside character emphasizes bright grain notes and subtle fruit, typical of the distillery's restrained profile. This vintage bottling provides historical context for understanding how Inchgower and similar Speyside producers were perceived and presented during that period. Perfect for collectors building period-specific collections or those interested in Speyside's historical expression.
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