Inverleven Whisky

Inverleven lived its entire life in the shadow of the far larger Dumbarton complex, where it was built in 1938 as a smaller malt unit alongside the grain production. It closed in 1991 and was later demolished along with the rest of the complex, making every bottle today a rare remnant of a distillery most whisky lovers have never heard of.

Inverleven 1989/2003 Gordon & Macphail Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 40%

Item no.: 505956-807534-705

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Inverleven is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Inverleven 1989/2003 Gordon & Macphail Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.
This bottling comes from Gordon & MacPhail, released as part of the Licensed Bottling range.
The whisky was distilled in 1989 and bottled in 18 July 2003.
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: Inverleven 1989/2003 Gordon & Macphail Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Inverleven
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 1989
Bottled: 18 July 2003
Edition: Licensed Bottling
EAN no.: 5020613471528
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Investment Potential
High. Inverleven distillery has been demolished, and any bottling from it becomes progressively harder to find, which over time has driven demand for the last remaining bottles noticeably higher.
Did you know?
Inverleven was fitted with one of Scotland's few Lomond stills, installed specifically to produce a light, Lowland-style malt for blends, a style that has almost vanished along with the distillery itself.
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254,50

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About Inverleven

Inverleven was a small malt distillery within the Dumbarton complex, active from 1938 to 1991. For a newcomer, it's almost entirely a historical footnote; for the connoisseur, that extreme rarity is exactly the point - Inverleven never became a well-known name even in its lifetime, making the few independent bottlings still surfacing some of the most obscure and sought-after finds for hardcore whisky collectors.

History & Background

Inverleven was part of the large Dumbarton distillery complex in the Scottish Lowlands and closed in 1991, after which the complex itself was later demolished.

Production & Style

The distillery worked in the classic Lowland style, producing a spirit known for its purity.

Signature Style

Clean, Light, Understated
The whisky offers a clean, light character with an understated, dry finish.

Facts

Distillery	Inverleven (closed 1991)
Founded	1938
Pronounced	in-ver-LEE-ven
Region	Dumbarton, Lowlands
Country	Scotland
Owner	Lukket i 1991 og nedrevet i 2002; sidste ejer var Allied Distillers

Did you know?

By Scottish law, Scotch Whisky must be matured for at least three years in oak casks in Scotland before it can be called Scotch at all.

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Inverleven Whisky

Expert's description

Tasting Notes

Nose

Palate

Finish

Specifications

Flavour Profile

Investment Potential

Did you know?

About Inverleven

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did you know?

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