Invergordon 2009 15 Years Old Islay Cask - Murray McDavid (49,5% - 700ml)
Invergordon 2009 15 Years Old Islay Cask - Murray McDavid
Have you ever tried a single grain with a touch of peat? Independent bottler Murray McDavid offers us one of the very few chances.
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Cloves -
Green grass
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Smoke
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Apple
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Vanilla
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Nessuna
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Bassa
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Media
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Alta
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Located in the Northern Highlands, the Invergordon distillery was built in 1959 primarily to supply grain whisky for blends. Official releases from the distillery are rare—one of the few was a 10‑year‑old called The Invergordon released in the early 1990s. The current owner of the distillery is White & Mackay.
The Invergordon 15 Years Old is a single grain Scotch whisky distilled in 2009 and aged for around 12 years in ex‑bourbon casks before undergoing a second maturation of 3 years in first‑fill casks that previously held heavily peated whisky from Caol Ila. It was finally bottled at 49.5% ABV, non‑chill‑filtered and at its natural color, with a total outturn of 811 bottles.
| Stock Last | 0 |
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| Distillery/Brand | Invergordon |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highland |
| Style | Single Grain |
| Bottle | 700ml |
| Peat level | Low |
| ABV | 49,5% |
| Box | Cardboard box |
Color: Bright gold.
Aroma: Immediate notes of honey and oats, with a streak of smoky vanilla and a breath of fresh grass. A hint of lemon zest adds liveliness, while a soft herbal creaminess ties it all together.
Taste: On the palate, baked apples and cloves emerge, joined by a touch of candied dried fruit. The smoke is subtle, like windblown burnt grass, adding character without overpowering the sweetness.
Finish: Long and persistent, with sweet, oily peat wrapping the palate, leading to a memory of caramelized nuts and a trail of smoky vanilla.
