Provenance – Inchgower 9 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance Series | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:

Tucked away on the Moray coast, Inchgower has long flown under the radar but this 9-year-old Provenance bottling is your chance to meet one of Speyside’s most intriguing secrets. Independently bottled by Douglas Laing, this single cask release captures the distillery’s coastal malt at its most vibrant and natural. It’s the kind of dram you don’t expect and won’t forget once you do.

Tasting Profile:

Nose:
Clean and breezy, like a walk along the seaside with a bakery just out of sight, lemon scones, fresh barley, and a touch of sea mist.

Palate:
Light-bodied but full of character. Orchard fruits, creamy malt, and honeyed grain roll across the tongue, with a faint coastal saltiness adding depth and contrast.

Finish:
Soft and bright. It fades slowly with notes of almond, citrus peel, and dried grass, leaving a clean, refreshing impression.

Production Details:

This 9-year-old single malt was distilled at Inchgower, matured in a single refill hogshead, and bottled without chill filtration or coloring. At 46% ABV, it delivers natural texture and flavor clarity, making it a true single cask snapshot. The Provenance range is all about regional honesty and this bottle lets Inchgower speak for itself.

Perfect For:

A spring evening by the coast, or the first pour of a tasting flight. It’s ideal for whisky drinkers exploring Speyside beyond the usual names, or for anyone who appreciates nuance without needing age-statement grandeur.

Expert Notes:

While rarely bottled as a single malt, Inchgower is prized by blenders for its dry, nutty backbone and subtle salinity, both on full display here. This release gives it the solo spotlight it deserves: youthful, textured, and quietly expressive.

Customer Reviews:

"Bright, clean, and so easy to sip, perfect intro to the lesser-known Speysides." — Gino, BGC
"Didn’t expect that little coastal twist. Super refreshing dram!" — Alyssa, Cebu
"Bought it on a whim. Came back to grab a second bottle. No regrets." — Noel, Makati

Interesting Fact:

Though technically a Speyside distillery, Inchgower sits so close to the sea that its whisky often carries a subtle coastal note, a rare trait in the region, and a hallmark of this 9-year-old expression.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy it neat to appreciate the coastal citrus and cereal notes. Add a splash of cool water to soften the edges and bring out more creamy sweetness and barley character. Try it with smoked trout or a lemon tart for a pairing that plays on its seaside Speyside charm.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 1871 and located in the fishing town of Buckie, Inchgower Distillery has always marched to its own quiet beat. It’s rarely seen as a single malt, but its spirit is structured, dry, and distinct and has long been a key malt in blends like Bell’s. This Provenance release captures Inchgower unmasked: coastal, confident, and completely its own.