Invergordon Single Grain Scotch Whisky, 1976, 50 Years Old, 70CL, 42.3% ABV

Our first-ever independent bottling back in 2016 was a 1972 Invergordon single grain. Ten years on, we’re marking a decade of Thompson Bros alongside the 50th anniversary of our German partners, Kirsch Import. Distilled in 1976 and matured for half a century, it’s liquid history bringing things full circle. Invergordon Single Grain Scotch Whisky 1976, 50 Years Old Re-fill Barrels / 575 bottles 42.3% ABV Artwork by: @WHISKYHOBO Nose: Fragrant, expressive, and immediately atmospheric. It opens with zesty mandarin peel, a dark drizzle of maple syrup, and an airy, floral lift of orange blossom and fresh elderflower. Freshly sliced pineapple emerges next, accompanied by a classic, old-school note of waxy shoe polish. Beneath the top notes lies a thick, comforting foundation of rich vanilla crème pâtissière and sweet grist. Palate: Tropical, juicy, and deceptively lively. It kicks off with a bright, nostalgic mouthful of mango and pineapple Starburst fruit chews, drenched in orange oil. The mid-palate takes a delicious turn into a traditional Italian pasticceria , bringing concentrated almond essence, soft, chewy amaretti biscuits, and sweet almond paste. Finish: Long, composed, and well-behaved. Despite resting in wood for 50 years, the cask remains remarkably restrained. A gentle, fine tannin grip frames the finish without drying things out, letting the lingering tropical fruit and bright citrus oils ride out to a clean, balanced close. Non-chill filtered and natural colour. This spirit may haze at low temperatures and under dilution.