Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 #HL18473

Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 #HL18473 was distilled at Inchgower Distillery in February 1998 and independently bottled by Hunter Laing in May 2021 as part of its Old Malt Cask collection. Matured for 23 years in a single refill hogshead, this Speyside single malt offers a rich, elegant profile of creamy vanilla, butterscotch, ripe orchard fruits and warming oak spice. Bottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this limited release produced just 144 bottles.

Food Pairing: Aged Gouda, roasted almonds, honey-glazed pork, apple crumble, buttery shortbread, dark chocolate or vanilla crème brûlée.

Tasting Notes: Creamy vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, brown sugar, ripe orchard fruits, coffee and gentle oak spice, balanced by rich malt sweetness.

Nose: Vanilla custard, butterscotch, caramel syrup, ripe nectarines and delicate toasted oak.

Palate: Smooth and rounded, with creamy caramel, brown sugar, honeyed cereal, raisins, coffee and warming ginger spice.

Finish: Long and lingering, with vanilla sweetness, caramel, gentle pepper and a refined oak influence.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its mature fruit and vanilla aromas, or add a few drops of water to reveal its sweeter malt character.