Inchgower Whisky

Inchgower is Speyside's rarely seen coastal distillery, tucked right by the fishing town of Buckie at the mouth of the River Spey. Most of its drops disappear straight into famous blends, but the few single malt releases that escape offer a surprising, salty edge.

Inchgower 14 year old Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%

Item no.: 22227865471-300

Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Inchgower built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 14 Year Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.
Palate
Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.
Finish
Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 14 Year Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Inchgower
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Flora & Fauna
EAN no.: 5000281024387
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Did you know?
Inchgower was built in 1871 using stone salvaged from the closed Tochineal distillery a few kilometres away, so part of its foundation literally comes from its predecessor.
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75,75EUR
Inchgower 2007/2018 Signatory 10 year old Single Highland Malt 46%

Item no.: 22227865391-7254

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Inchgower is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2007/2018 Signatory 10 Year Single Highland Malt 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on hogshead #801153 og #801154 and bottled at 46%.
This bottling comes from Signatory Vintage.
The whisky was distilled in 30 August 2007 and bottled in 27 February 2018.
Only 602 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Green apple, vanilla and a gentle grassy note.
Palate
Malt sweetness, citrus and a touch of oak spice.
Finish
Soft and rounded with a final malty note.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2007/2018 Signatory 10 Year Single Highland Malt 46%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead #801153 og #801154
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 30 August 2007
Bottled: 27 February 2018
Number of bottles: 602
EAN no.: 5021944096787
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Did you know?
Inchgower is one of the few Scottish distilleries that historically used Morton's Refrigerator plates to cool the wort, a technique most other distilleries phased out decades ago.
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Inchgower 2007/2020 12 years old Adelphi Selection Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,8%

Item no.: 22227865449-19854

In a region crowded with famous names, Inchgower has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2007/2020 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on refill Sherry Hogshead, fad nr. 801246 and bottled at 55,8%.
This bottling comes from Adelphi Selection, released as part of the Adelphi Selection range.
The whisky was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2020.
Only 561 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.
Palate
Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.
Finish
Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2007/2020 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 55,8%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 55,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Hogshead, fad nr. 801246
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 561
Edition: Adelphi Selection
Flavour Profile
Sherried · Spiced
Investment Potential
Medium. Adelphi Selection's very low approval rate and the limited run of 561 bottles make this Inchgower bottling sought after among collectors of independent cask-strength releases.
Did you know?
Inchgower was originally built to replace Tochineal distillery, which closed in 1870 after supplying the Buckie area with whisky since 1824.
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99,00EUR
Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Item no.: 059763-615-65633

Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Inchgower prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.
This bottling comes from The First Edition, released as part of the The First Edition range.
The whisky was distilled in 2008.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.
Palate
Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.
Finish
Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2008 The First Edition 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: The First Edition
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2008
Edition: The First Edition
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Did you know?
Hunter Laing, the family behind The First Edition, was established in 2013 but carries on a whisky tradition going back to Stewart Laing's father and grandfather in the Scotch trade.
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Inchgower 2008/2022 Signatory Vintage 13 years old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280111

Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Inchgower built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2008/2022 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 13 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky matured on hogshead and bottled at 46%.
This bottling comes from Signatory Vintage, released as part of the The Un-Chillfiltered Collection range.
The whisky was distilled in 18 February 2008 and bottled in 7 January 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Green apple, vanilla and a gentle grassy note.
Palate
Malt sweetness, citrus and a touch of oak spice.
Finish
Soft and rounded with a final malty note.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2008/2022 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 13 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 18 February 2008
Bottled: 7 January 2022
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
EAN no.: 5021944113880
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Did you know?
Inchgower's older cooling system once relied on seawater in the condensers, giving the spirit a faintly salty character that can still be traced in many of the distillery's releases.
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58,25EUR
Inchgower 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Palo Cortado Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57.4%

Item no.: 222279-1103

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Inchgower is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Palo Cortado Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,4% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on first fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt, fad nr. 809889 and bottled at 57,4%.
This bottling comes from Adelphi Selection, released as part of the Adelphi Selection range.
The whisky was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2023.
Only 512 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.
Palate
Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.
Finish
Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection 12 Year Palo Cortado Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,4%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt, fad nr. 809889
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 512
Edition: Adelphi Selection
Flavour Profile
Sherried · Spiced
Investment Potential
Medium. Palo Cortado casks are rarely used for whisky, and the combination of that rare sherry style with a run of only 512 bottles makes this Inchgower a sought-after single cask release.
Did you know?
Palo Cortado is the rarest of all sherry styles, because it begins its life ageing as a Fino before unexpectedly developing a character that leads the cellar master to reclassify it as an Oloroso.
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Inchgower 2010/2025 Adelphi Selection 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,7%

Item no.: 22227865479-11055

In a region crowded with famous names, Inchgower has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2010/2025 Adelphi Selection 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on first fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt, fad nr. 809891 and bottled at 57,7%.
This bottling comes from Adelphi Selection, released as part of the Adelphi Selection range.
The whisky was distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2025.
Only 542 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.
Palate
Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.
Finish
Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2010/2025 Adelphi Selection 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 57,7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill Palo Cortado Sherry Butt, fad nr. 809891
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 542
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383654394
Flavour Profile
Sherried · Spiced
Investment Potential
Medium. Two extra years on the rare Palo Cortado cask have produced an even deeper and more powerful whisky, and with only 542 bottles produced it is attractive to collectors of Adelphi's Inchgower series.
Did you know?
Adelphi owns its own working distillery, Ardnamurchan, the most westerly distillery on the Scottish mainland, where the same uncompromising philosophy is carried into production.
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104,50EUR
Inchgower 2012 Hepburns Choice 10 year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Item no.: 059763-6599117

Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Inchgower prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 2012 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.
This bottling comes from Hepburn's Choice, released as part of the Hepburn's Choice range.
The whisky was distilled in 2012.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.
Palate
Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.
Finish
Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 2012 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Hepburn's Choice
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Edition: Hepburn's Choice
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Did you know?
William Hepburn, after whom this range is named, worked in the Glasgow whisky trade for more than 50 years and taught his grandson Stewart Laing the craft from the ground up.
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Inchgower 21 years old Valinch & Mallet Single Speyside Malt Whisky 52,8%

Item no.: 22227865406-9670

Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Inchgower built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 21 Year Valinch & Mallet Single Speyside Malt Whisky 52,8% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky matured on bourbon Hogshead nr. 18-2102 and bottled at 52,8%.
This bottling comes from Valinch & Mallet, released as part of the Hidden Casks Collection range.
The whisky was distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2018.
Only 143 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.
Palate
Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.
Finish
Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 21 Year Valinch & Mallet Single Speyside Malt Whisky 52,8%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: Valinch & Mallet
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 52,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Hogshead nr. 18-2102
Distilled: 1997
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 143
Edition: Hidden Casks Collection
Flavour Profile
Smooth · Spiced
Investment Potential
Medium. 21 years of maturation is unusual for Inchgower, and the small run of 143 bottles from a single bourbon cask makes this edition difficult to find again once sold out.
Did you know?
Most of Inchgower's output still goes into blends such as Bell's, which makes any single cask bottling like this one a rare chance to meet the spirit on its own.
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Inchgower 23 Years The Chess Malt Collection B1 Single Island Malt Whisky 57,5%

Item no.: 505956-498796-455-7

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Inchgower is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inchgower 23 Year The Chess Malt Collection B1 Single Speyside Malt Whisky 57,5% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky matured on hogshead Refill and bottled at 57,5%.
This bottling comes from The Chess Malt Collection, released as part of the The Chess Malt Collection B1 range.
The whisky was distilled in November 1998 and bottled in May 2022.
Only 206 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh malt, orchard fruit and a light floral note.
Palate
Honey, pear and a mellow barley character.
Finish
Crisp and drying with a gentle spice.
Specifications
Name: Inchgower 23 Year The Chess Malt Collection B1 Single Speyside Malt Whisky 57,5%
Distillery: Inchgower
Bottler: The Chess Malt Collection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 23 years
ABV: 57,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead Refill
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: November 1998
Bottled: May 2022
Number of bottles: 206
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection B1
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Investment Potential
Medium. 23 years is unusually long for Inchgower, and a run of 206 bottles from The Chess Malt Collection makes the bottle interesting to collectors of themed series.
Did you know?
The Chess Malt Collection mirrors an actual chessboard exactly: two kings, two queens, four bishops, four knights, four rooks and sixteen pawns, each in a black or white bottling.
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About Inchgower

Inchgower is one of Speyside's lesser-known names, mainly because the bulk of its production has historically ended up in blends rather than its own bottled releases. That's a shame, because the distillery's location near the sea at Buckie gives the whisky a maritime, almost salty character that sets it apart from the more classic, sweet Speyside styles found further inland. For the curious collector, Inchgower is therefore one of those single malts that can pleasantly surprise, precisely because it doesn't fit the expected mould for the region.

History & Background

The distillery was founded in 1871 by Alexander Wilson & Co. under the name 'The Great Distillery of Inchgower' and was originally meant to reuse buildings and equipment from the defunct Tochieneal Distillery. Following Alexander Wilson & Co.'s bankruptcy, the distillery was bought by Buckie Town Council in 1936, before being sold on two years later to Arthur Bell and Sons for a mere £3,000. In the 1960s, Bell's carried out extensive renovations and installed two extra stills, doubling capacity to just under two million litres a year, and Inchgower became a staple in Bell's own blend.

Production & Style

Inchgower's proximity to the sea at Buckie gives the distillate a lightly salted, maritime tone, reinforced by the local climate during maturation. The whisky is distilled in traditional pot stills and matured primarily in bourbon casks, preserving a bright, clean character with the salty edge as its most distinctive trait.

Signature Style

Salty, Maritime, Light
The flavour offers a surprisingly salty, maritime character with notes of malt and a hint of sea breeze, a profile that stands apart from the classic Speyside image.

Facts

Distillery	Inchgower
Founded	1871
Pronounced	"Inch-gower"
Region	Speyside
Country	Scotland
Owner	Diageo
Capacity	~2.2 million litres/year
Water source	Letterfourie Springs
Peat	Unpeated

Did You Know?

Despite sitting in the heart of Speyside, Inchgower tastes more of the sea than of the sweet, fruity Speyside profile usually associated with the region, a direct effect of its coastal location at Buckie.

If you like Inchgower, you should also try:

Aultmore, Benrinnes and Glenburgie.

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