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Inchdairnie Whisky

Inchdairnie Whisky

Inchdairnie Distillery – The Future of Scottish Whisky Rooted in Tradition

Inchdairnie Distillery, located in the Scottish Lowlands near Glenrothes in Fife, is one of the most innovative and visionary distilleries in Scotland. Since its founding in 2015, Inchdairnie has aimed to challenge conventions in the world of whisky—without compromising on craftsmanship, quality, or respect for traditional Scottish whisky-making.

With the motto "Tradition Meets Innovation," Inchdairnie uses advanced technology and precision throughout the distillation process. The distillery employs both a traditional pot still and a modern Lomond still, allowing greater control over flavor development and the opportunity to experiment with new profiles and grains—including rye, which is rarely used in Scottish whisky.

One of Inchdairnie’s most remarkable projects is Ryelaw, a Scottish rye whisky that blends historical inspiration with modern techniques. The distillery uses only local raw materials from the surrounding Fife region, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and regional pride.

Inchdairnie is also known for its unique approach to fermentation and maturation. They employ extended fermentation times and a special yeast strain that promotes the development of complex esters and flavor compounds. Meanwhile, maturation is carefully managed using a variety of cask types, including both European and American oak, to create depth, complexity, and character in their expressions.

Although still a relatively young distillery, Inchdairnie has quickly attracted attention from both whisky enthusiasts and industry professionals for its uncompromising quality and forward-thinking approach. Their whiskies are bottled with natural color, non-chill-filtered, and often at high strength—all to deliver an authentic tasting experience.

Why Choose Inchdairnie Whisky?

  • Innovative Scotch whisky with respect for tradition

  • Local ingredients from Fife and sustainable production

  • Use of advanced technology and rare distillation methods

  • Focus on quality, character, and complexity

Discover Inchdairnie – where Scottish whisky meets the future. Perfect for those seeking something unique, refined, and different in the glass. Find their exciting releases at Whisky.dk.

  • Inchdairnie 2018/2026 Finglassie Lady of the Glen 7 year old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 60%
    Item no.: 2122744-778111

    In Fife, below the Lomond Hills, the fermentation vessels sit outdoors and the weather gets a say in the spirit. That is how Inchdairnie works, and it is where this peated malt was made before Lady of the Glen sent it into a small Madeira cask to finish. Think bonfire ash on the nose and crème caramel on the tongue.

    Expert's Description

    Inchdairnie Finglassie 7 year Rare Cask is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a hogshead, finished in a refill ex-Madeira quarter cask and bottled at 60%.

    Finglassie is the name independent bottlers use for Inchdairnie's peated malt spirit. This one was distilled on 5 December 2018 and bottled on 6 April 2026 from cask no. 1A, with no chill filtration and no added colouring. Only 115 bottles exist. The cask was split in two: the first half came out as the festival bottling for the 2025 Fife Whisky Festival, and this is the second half.

    The whisky spent its first years in a hogshead before moving into a refill quarter cask that once held Madeira. A cask that small means a lot of wood contact, and here it lays caramel and walnut over the peat smoke.

    Inchdairnie sits near Glenrothes and was founded by Ian Palmer, with the first spirit run in December 2015. The distillery has four copper pot stills from Frilli, uses local Fife barley, and ferments in stainless steel washbacks that stand outdoors without active temperature control. Lady of the Glen is Gregor Hannah's bottling company, also based in Fife, founded in 2012 and known for single cask releases. His signature is printed on the Limited Edition label of this bottle.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Bonfire ash and fresh eucalyptus leaf lead, with a floral edge and a hint of fruit behind them.

    Taste

    Crème caramel opens the palate, followed by walnut and ripe fruit, with the smoke running through it like a thin thread.

    Finish

    The smoke lingers, and caramel and walnut echo after it.

    Specifications

    Name: Inchdairnie Finglassie 7 year Rare Cask Madeira Quarter Cask Lowland
    Distillery: Inchdairnie
    Bottler: Lady of the Glen
    Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 7 years
    ABV: 60%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Hogshead finished in refill ex-Madeira quarter cask
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 5 December 2018
    Bottled: 6 April 2026
    Number of bottles: 115
    Edition: Rare Cask Limited Edition

    Flavour Profile

    Peated · Smoky · Fruity · Floral · Caramel · Walnut

    Did you know?

    Instead of a traditional mash tun, Inchdairnie uses a mash filter press with 45 membranes. Among Scotch malt distilleries, only Teaninich does the same.

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    • 1pcs.
      120,00EUR