The Cooper's Choice Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 Cask #1012

The Cooper's Choice Inchfad 15 Year Old 2009 is a limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch whisky produced at Loch Lomond Distillery and independently bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company. Distilled in April 2009 and bottled in 2024, this heavily peated expression spent 15 years maturing in a single bourbon cask. Bottled at 52% ABV from cask #1012, with just 306 bottles released, it brings together earthy peat smoke, creamy vanilla, toasted oak and the depth of extended bourbon-cask maturation. Presented without added colour or chill filtration, it offers a distinctive expression of Loch Lomond's peated Inchfad spirit.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with smoked brisket, grilled lamb, barbecue ribs, aged cheddar and roasted mushrooms. Its combination of earthy peat and bourbon-cask sweetness also complements dark chocolate, toasted nuts and salted caramel desserts.

Tasting Notes: A heavily peated Highland single malt featuring dry wood smoke, creamy vanilla, toasted oak and restrained fruitiness. Its full-bodied character balances savoury smoke with subtle sweetness and warming pepper.

Nose: Dry wood smoke leads, accompanied by restrained fruit notes and a subtle background of oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and smoky, with an earthy peat character, gentle sour-fruit nuances, creamy vanilla and toasted oak.

Finish: Medium-long, with persistent dry wood smoke and a touch of pepper.