Inchgower 2001 21 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No. 71 | Decadent Drinks

A Distinctive Mature Speyside Single Cask

Distilled 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh green apples, lemon peel, delicate beeswax, and soft malt sweetness, accompanied by subtle coastal freshness and gentle herbal notes.
• Palate: Waxy and rounded, with ripe orchard fruits, salted caramel, citrus oils, creamy malt, and restrained oak spice.
• Finish: Lingering fruit sweetness, soft waxy richness, gentle salinity, and a drying touch of oak and citrus zest.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Malt
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Distillery: Inchgower
• Bottler: Decadent Drinks
• Series: Whisky Sponge, Edition No. 71
• Distilled: 2001
• Bottled: 2022
• Age: 21 Years
• Cask Type: Refill Hogshead
• ABV: 48.9%
• Volume: 700ml
• Style of Bottling: Independent Bottling, Limited Edition
• Outturn: 178 Bottles
• Presentation: Bottle Only

About the Distillery

Situated 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.

About the Bottling

Whisky 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.

Archive Notes

Please 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.

Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.

Archive Release

Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.

Not every bottle is meant to be found.