Whisky Review/Tasting: Inchgower 20 Years

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Inchgower distillery, likely Speyside or Highlands, Scotland.
Type: Single malt Scotch whisky.
Distillation Date: March 17, 1997.
Bottling Date: January 23, 2018.
Age Statement: 20 years.
Maturation: Aged in a hogshead cask, possibly a sherry hogshead given the flavor profile and color.
ABV: 46%.
Color: Dark, natural color.
Clarity: Unchill filtered.
Bottle Design: Limited information provided, but it's noted that the bottle is part of a limited outturn of 285 bottles, with cask number 2676.

General Profile: Intense, not overly sweet, with a balance of spiciness, nuttiness, and a luscious sweetness.
Notable Flavors: Toffee, dark spices, maltiness, ripe fruit, nuttiness, wax, and vanilla.
Comparison: Described as intense, which is necessary for contributing to blended whiskies. The intensity and flavor profile suggest it's a whisky that stands out, especially for its age and unchill-filtered nature.

Distillery Background: Inchgower is primarily a producer for the blended whisky industry, with very little of its malt making it to single malt bottlings. This particular bottle is a rare find, especially in Central Europe.
Production Insights: The intensity of Inchgower's whisky is highlighted as a desirable trait for blending purposes, indicating a strategic production focus.

Geographical Indication: While the exact classification (Speyside or Highlands) is not definitively stated, the mention of both suggests Inchgower's whisky embodies characteristics appreciated in both regions.

"This is a whisky which is not that light, not that sweet but it's intense" - highlighting the unique and desirable intensity of Inchgower's whisky.
"Well done Signatory Vintage, full mature, old, unchill filtered, 46 percent, everything done right" - Praise for the bottler's execution in presenting the whisky.

Inchgower 20 Years is a single malt Scotch whisky, likely from Speyside or the Highlands, aged in a possibly sherry hogshead cask.
It features an intense flavor profile with toffee, spices, maltiness, ripe fruit, nuttiness, wax, and vanilla.
The whisky is produced mainly for blending, with its intensity being a key characteristic.
It is bottled by Signatory Vintage, unchill filtered, at 46% ABV, with a natural dark color.
The whisky is praised for its maturity, intensity, and the quality of its presentation.

For the Whisky Connoisseur: The complexity and intensity of flavors, along with the unchill-filtered nature and the story behind its production, make it a fascinating choice.
For the Whisky Collector: The limited outturn and unique characteristics of this Inchgower bottling make it a worthy addition to any collection.
For Blended Whisky Enthusiasts: Those interested in understanding the components that contribute to their favorite blends might find this single malt enlightening.
For New Whisky Drinkers: While it might be on the intense side, it's a good example of the depth and variety that aged single malts can offer.