Inchgower 14 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Inchgower · Inchgower Distillery
Inchgower is one of Speyside's most underappreciated distilleries, and this Flora & Fauna bottling shows why it deserves wider recognition. The coastal influence sets it apart from fruitier Speyside neighbors — there's a savory tension here that makes it more versatile than its modest reputation suggests. An excellent introduction to the distillery's character.
Nose
Coastal salinity meets honeyed malt and fresh cut grass. Subtle peach and a faint floral rosewater quality develop with time in the glass, along with a light almond nuttiness.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a buttery, slightly waxy mouthfeel. Honey and vanilla dominate the early palate, giving way to clove spice and a saline mineral edge. A whisper of coconut arrives late, adding complexity without weight.
Finish
Medium length, clean and mildly briny, with lingering honey sweetness and a woody dryness that fades gracefully.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Refill American oak hogsheads
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- 14 years in refill American oak hogsheads
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Coastal Highball — 2 oz Inchgower 14 Year Old · 4 oz chilled soda water · Squeeze of lemon · Build in a highball glass over ice, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout with crème fraîche and dill
Perched near the Moray Firth coast in Buckie, Inchgower Distillery has quietly produced malt for Bell's blends since 1871, with its Flora & Fauna single malt release serving as one of very few official bottlings that let its briny Speyside character speak unblended.
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