Elixir Whisky Trail Highland Cows Invergordon 49 Year Old

The Whisky Trail Highland Cows Invergordon 49 Year Old is a remarkably mature Single Grain Scotch Whisky distilled at Invergordon Distillery in 1974 and independently bottled by Elixir Distillers. Distilled on March 12, 1974 and bottled on November 14, 2023, it spent 49 years maturing in Hogshead Cask No. 7844000056. Only 179 bottles were produced at 45.4% ABV. The Highland Cows range is bottled without added colouring or chill filtration.

Food Pairing: Crème brûlée, buttery pastries, toasted walnuts, almond tart, white chocolate or mature hard cheese.

Tasting Notes: An elegant, exceptionally mature single grain combining creamy caramel sweetness, pastries and delicate fruit with waxy texture, citrus and well-integrated oak.

Nose: Soft and waxy with caramel, toasted nuts, maple-coated walnuts, buttery pastries and bright citrus.

Palate: Rich and coating, with caramel, toffee, chocolate pastry, raspberry, orange and grapefruit alongside honeyed and nutty notes.

Finish: Long, fresh and gently sweet, with lingering caramel, citrus, creamed honey, toasted nuts and pastry.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature to appreciate its mature character. A small amount of water may be added according to preference.