Innis & Gunn Original Single Malt Whisky Cask Scotch Ale Craft Beer 33 cl 6.6%

In Edinburgh, a whisky producer approached Innis & Gunn with a request to test how beer tasted after ageing in used bourbon barrels - the result was so popular that the brewery started brewing beer for the barrels instead.

Expert description of Innis & Gunn Original

Innis & Gunn Original, also known as The Original Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale, is aged on used whisky barrels for up to 51 days. Like the world's great wine and whisky producers, Innis & Gunn strives for flavour depth, complexity and body in every beer it makes, and Original is defined by exactly this approach.

The 51-day ageing on whisky barrels gives flavours of caramel, vanilla and oak, seasoned with a piquant touch of hops. It is a Scottish ale where the barrel ageing is not just a gimmick, but an integral part of the recipe since the brewery's founding in 2003.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel, vanilla and oak, with a hint of hops.

Taste

Sweet caramel and vanilla, balanced by a piquant hop bitterness.

Finish

Soft and round with lingering oak notes.

Specifications

Name: The Original Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale
Brewery: Innis & Gunn
Country/Region: Edinburgh, Scotland
Beer Style: Scotch Ale
ABV: 6.6%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5010327658544
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with grilled meat or strong cheese

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Oak · Soft

Did You Know?

Innis & Gunn came about by chance, when a whisky producer asked the brewery to test how beer tasted after ageing in used whisky barrels - the response was so positive that it became the foundation for the entire brewery's concept.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Innis & Gunn Original

What does Innis & Gunn Original taste like?

It tastes of caramel, vanilla and oak from the whisky barrel ageing, balanced by a piquant hop bitterness.

Is Original worth it?

Yes, it offers a unique barrel aged flavour experience from an acclaimed Scottish brewery at a very accessible price.

What temperature should it be served at?

10-12°C is ideal to bring out the caramel and vanilla notes clearly. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

What food pairs well with Innis & Gunn Original?

Grilled meat or strong cheese suit the beer's barrel aged character.

Where does Innis & Gunn come from?

From Edinburgh, Scotland, where the brewery was founded in 2003.

Why does the beer taste of whisky?

Because it is aged for up to 51 days on used whisky barrels, which add characteristic notes of caramel, vanilla and oak.