{"product_id":"inchgower-2001-21-year-old-whisky-sponge-edition-no-71-decadent-drinks","title":"Inchgower 2001 21 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No. 71 | Decadent Drinks","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eA Distinctive Mature Speyside Single Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Inchgower in 2001 and bottled in 2022, this 21 year old single malt Scotch whisky was selected by Decadent Drinks for Whisky Sponge Edition No. 71. Matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at 48.9% ABV, the release was limited to just 178 bottles. With its waxy texture, orchard fruit character, and understated coastal influence, this expression offers an uncommon opportunity to explore mature Inchgower outside its traditional role in blended Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green apples, lemon peel, delicate beeswax, and soft malt sweetness, accompanied by subtle coastal freshness and gentle herbal notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy and rounded, with ripe orchard fruits, salted caramel, citrus oils, creamy malt, and restrained oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering fruit sweetness, soft waxy richness, gentle salinity, and a drying touch of oak and citrus zest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inchgower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decadent Drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Sponge, Edition No. 71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Hogshead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent Bottling, Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated near the Moray Firth, Inchgower is a Speyside distillery whose whisky has historically been prized for its contribution to established Scotch blends. Its relatively limited presence as a standalone single malt makes independently selected mature casks particularly interesting. Known for a distinctive combination of orchard fruit, waxy texture, herbal complexity, and subtle maritime character, Inchgower offers an alternative expression of Speyside's diverse distilling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky Sponge is the distinctive independent bottling series from Decadent Drinks, recognised for its unconventional artwork, individual cask selections, and enthusiast-focused releases. Edition No. 71 presents a 21 year old Inchgower matured in a refill hogshead, allowing the distillery's natural character to remain prominent after more than two decades in oak. Limited to 178 bottles, this release combines mature spirit, individual cask provenance, and the series' recognisable collectible identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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