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There is, of course, no Inganess Bay distillery. But if you want to get a bit geeky with your geography, you'd soon learn that Inganess Bay lies just off the northeast coast of Orkney, not far from the Highland Park distillery. The only other Orkney distillery, Scapa, lies on the other side of the mainland. So, let's just assume that proximity wins here.
We've been seeing more and more indie Highland Park expressions this last year or so, and its hard not to concede that they've largely been more exciting than the standard distillery bottlings. After all, what's not to love about cask strength versions of one of our favorite distillates? This release from German bottler, Maltbarn, is an 18 year old, offered up at a respectable 52.7% abv and not chill-filtered. Only 180 bottles from an ex-bourbon barrel.
700 ml
700 ml
$79.99
Considering Scapa has a production capacity of nearly a million and a half litres per year, it's an absolute crime that we see no more than two official expressions from the distillery. While we can only shake our heads in frustration, it's hard not to be impressed by this young coastal gem. Everything you'd expect in an island malt is here (yes, including that tangy oceanic salinity), but there is also an impressive array of fruit notes that elevate this one beyond what should reasonably be expected in a glass of whisky this affordable. Great, highly-drinkable malt from Orkney.
40% abv
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Delicate scented floral flavours with a hint of fresh pear. Sweet and fruity pineapple notes with a citrus tang.
Palate: Smooth and sweet, ripe honeydew melon slices, bursts of fruity pear and lemon sherbet.
Finish: Long, refreshing, shimmering sweetness.
