Invergordon 2017 Little Brown Dog 7 Years Small Batch High Rye Scottish Spirits 70 cl 58.8%

Invergordon 2017 Little Brown Dog 7 Years Small Batch High Rye Scottish Spirits 70 cl 58.8%

This release needs a bit of background to fully understand its uniqueness. For everyone except SDVS and the SWA, this would essentially be considered a Scottish bourbon. The spirit was created at Invergordon by an American bourbon producer who was instructed to do everything exactly as they would in the United States. And they did – down to the smallest detail.

Here we encounter a classic example of how legislation can shape the identity of a spirit. During fermentation, enzymes were added to increase yield, a completely normal practice in American bourbon production but not permitted in Scotch whisky. As a result, this spirit can be classified neither as bourbon nor as single grain Scotch. Instead, it has been labelled High Rye Scottish Spirit Drink – high rye due to the mash bill, and because its style and character sit much closer to bourbon than to rye whisky.

A small nod to its American soul appears on the label, where bourbon biscuits are subtly referenced in the background.

Why LBD chose to bottle it
Because they are nerds. Because the diversity of the whisky world is wonderful. And because this spirit tells a story that few would dare to release. It challenges the boundaries of how rules and traditions define a category – and shows how exciting things become when you explore the grey areas.

LBD knows their customers share the same curiosity and understanding of the process. And most importantly: the liquid is excellent. This is a rare opportunity to taste what a bourbon‑inspired spirit, distilled in Scotland, can actually be like – and at a very attractive price.

Distillery: Invergordon
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region: Lowlands, Scotland
Age: 7 years
ABV: 58.8%
Cask type: Virgin Oak Barrel
70 cl
Non‑chill filtered
Natural colour
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