Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish Loch Lomond Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Madeira casks often give whisky a sun-soaked, fruity glow, and with Inchmurrin it turns into a feast of red berries and spiced chocolate. This expression shows just how far the distillery's fruity style can be stretched with the right cask.

Expert's Description

Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks with a Madeira finish and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is first matured in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to casks that previously held Madeira – a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of the same name. The finish gives the whisky its signature fullness of red berries, chocolate and spice, without ever drowning Inchmurrin's natural fruitiness. The whisky is non-chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright and sweet with light smoke, orange, mango and toffee, plus a dusty fruitiness of red berries and fortified wine.

Palate

Dark and full with charred wood, cinnamon and coffee cake, along with chocolate confectionery filled with red berries and creamy vanilla.

Finish

Intense finish of smoke and roasted chestnuts, with lingering black pepper and a touch of liquorice.

Specifications

Name: Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in Madeira casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN: 5016840153214
Serving suggestion: In a tulip glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sherry-matured · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Madeira wine that previously filled these casks comes from the Portuguese island of the same name – historically famous for fortified wines once "matured" on long sea voyages through warm climates.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish

What is a Madeira finish?

It is a final maturation in casks that previously held Madeira fortified wine from the Portuguese island of the same name, adding red berries and spiced sweetness.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes – Madeira finishing is rare in Scotch whisky, and combined with Inchmurrin's fruity base character it gives a truly unique profile.

How should the whisky be served?

In a tulip glass at room temperature, where the fruity and spiced notes can fully unfold.

Is it chill-filtered?

No, the whisky is non-chill filtered, giving it extra fullness and intensity.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, the unusual Madeira concept makes it a great conversation piece for a whisky lover who enjoys exploring new cask types.

What defines Inchmurrin as a style?

Inchmurrin is Loch Lomond's fruity single malt profile, named after the largest island in the loch.