Provenance Inchgower 9 Year Old captures the bright, coastal-influenced Speyside character that Inchgower Distillery is known for. Drawn from a single carefully selected cask, it showcases the purity and personality of the spirit without additives or heavy intervention. This expression reflects Douglas Laing’s commitment to highlighting authentic regional styles through their Provenance series, offering whisky lovers a true sense of place and craftsmanship in every sip.

Provenance – Inchgower 9 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance | Category: Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright citrus peel, fresh barley, and floral notes with hints of coastal air.
Palate: Sweet malt, vanilla cream, light pepper spice, and gentle orchard fruit layered with subtle maritime minerality.
Finish: Medium-length with lingering oak warmth, soft spice, and clean malt sweetness.

Production Details:
This whisky is drawn from a single cask selected for its balance, clarity, and regional expression. Bottled without chill filtration and with natural color, it preserves the whisky’s full texture and authentic flavor. Distilled at Inchgower and matured in quality oak, it reflects the distillery’s crisp and slightly coastal Speyside profile.

Perfect For:
Enjoying neat for a clean Speyside experience, gifting to single-cask whisky fans, or sharing with friends who appreciate lighter but characterful drams. Also great for those looking to explore unique independent bottlings.

Expert Notes:
Praised for its bright maltiness and subtle coastal edge. Appreciated by whisky enthusiasts seeking honest, unfiltered Speyside character in a youthful yet expressive presentation.

Customer Reviews:
“Lovely citrus and malt balance, very refreshing.”
“A clean and vibrant Speyside dram with great character.”
“Light, flavorful, and beautifully crafted.”

Interesting Fact:
Inchgower is one of the few Speyside distilleries known for producing a spirit with a lightly coastal and slightly briny note, uncommon for the region. The Provenance series highlights these distinctive traits by bottling single casks that reveal the distillery’s natural personality without blending or heavy wood influence.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its crisp malt and citrus-driven profile. Adding a few drops of water opens up more orchard fruit and floral layers, making it a great slow-sipper for relaxed evenings.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1871, Inchgower Distillery sits near the coastal edge of Speyside, giving its spirit a subtle maritime touch that sets it apart from neighboring distilleries. Known for producing a robust, slightly spicy malt, Inchgower's whisky is often used in premium blends but shines exceptionally well in single-cask releases. Douglas Laing’s Provenance range offers rare opportunities to experience Inchgower in its purest form, showcasing its bright, expressive, and naturally coastal style.