As a cask comes to maturity, Finn curates sampling sessions in interesting and relaxing environments, with friends, whisky experts and trusted partners to discover the personality of each cask and gauge the experience each dram evokes.
All the best distillers pride themselves on crafting whisky with a distinctive flavour, which is determined by the water source, grain and barley, the peat and malting, and their distilling processes. High quality original spirit is integral to every cask we bottle.
The cask itself interacts with the whisky over time. The type of wood plays a big role, as do treatments such as the whiskies are aged in a variety of types of casks. The whiskies are aged in former sherry or bourbon casks, augmenting the cask influence. External conditions such as air temperature, pressure and humidity also interact with the cask producing a knock-on effect that makes the spirit inside unique.
Finn uses these factors to balance each FT whisky experience. He may sample a cask and decide to leave it on the rack, allowing age to further develop its personality. He might decide to re-rack a whisky in a new cask to add a finishing touch. Or, he might simply deem it ready. When Finn decides the flavour is perfectly balanced, it’s time to bottle the whisky.
This rare single grain whisky from Invergordon, Scotland’s northernmost grain distillery, is a masterpiece shaped by time and tradition. Known for producing whiskies with a uniquely smooth and creamy profile, this 50-year-old expression exemplifies the transformative power of extended maturation.
Typically destined for blends at a younger age, grain whisky develops astonishing complexity when left to mature. Left undisturbed in a single cask for half a century, the whisky has evolved into an extraordinary spirit, showcasing a stunning array of flavours.
Invergordon Distillery, nestled in the Highlands of Scotland near the Cromarty Firth, holds a unique position in Scotland’s whisky landscape. Established in 1960, it stands apart as a grain distillery in a region traditionally known for its single malt production
It is extraordinarily rare to find a single cask of Invergordon whisky available for sale, let alone one that has been aged for an incredible 50 years. Most of the distillery’s output is destined for blending at a relatively young age, meaning few casks are ever set aside for independent bottling or long-term maturation.
A cask that has been left to mature for five decades, as in this case, is a testament to the patience and vision of our master bottler Finn Thomson.
Such releases offer whisky enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the untapped potential of grain whisky and elevate Invergordon’s reputation as a distillery capable of producing truly exceptional spirits.
Bursting with notes of ripe peaches, nectarines, and delicate vanilla cream, it offers a velvety mouthfeel complemented by subtle hints of almond, coconut, and a whisper of oak. This rare release not only celebrates the art of grain whisky but also redefines its potential, proving that, when given time, grain whisky can rival even the most revered malts in depth and complexity.
This rare single grain whisky from Invergordon, Scotland’s northernmost grain distillery, is a masterpiece shaped by time and tradition. Known for producing whiskies with a uniquely smooth and creamy profile, this 50-year-old expression exemplifies the transformative power of extended maturation.
Typically destined for blends at a younger age, grain whisky develops astonishing complexity when left to mature. Left undisturbed in a single cask for half a century, the whisky has evolved into an extraordinary spirit, showcasing a stunning array of flavours.
Invergordon Distillery, nestled in the Highlands of Scotland near the Cromarty Firth, holds a unique position in Scotland’s whisky landscape. Established in 1960, it stands apart as a grain distillery in a region traditionally known for its single malt production
It is extraordinarily rare to find a single cask of Invergordon whisky available for sale, let alone one that has been aged for an incredible 50 years. Most of the distillery’s output is destined for blending at a relatively young age, meaning few casks are ever set aside for independent bottling or long-term maturation.
A cask that has been left to mature for five decades, as in this case, is a testament to the patience and vision of our master bottler Finn Thomson.
Such releases offer whisky enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the untapped potential of grain whisky and elevate Invergordon’s reputation as a distillery capable of producing truly exceptional spirits.
Bursting with notes of ripe peaches, nectarines, and delicate vanilla cream, it offers a velvety mouthfeel complemented by subtle hints of almond, coconut, and a whisper of oak. This rare release not only celebrates the art of grain whisky but also redefines its potential, proving that, when given time, grain whisky can rival even the most revered malts in depth and complexity.