North Star Invergordon 31 Year

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A very well priced 31 Year single cask of Invergordon, bottled at an impressive 63.2% after maturing in an ex-Bourbon Hogshead. 

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: decadent, floral and toasty; white orchard and citrus fruits; sesame seed paste, linseed oil, honey and cinnamon butter.

Palate: bright, warm and fruity; loads of white and citrus fruit; French crepes with lemon juice and powdered sugar; more sesame and linseed oil, doughy and a touch diesel-y (dry Riesling); decadent with loads of sugars and toasty oak; surprisingly approachable for 63.2%.

Finish: warm and drying; the finish builds and then fades out; light, floral, fruity and decadent.

Comment: I don’t often add water, but I found it a little warm, so I added a drop; it becomes silkier and more fruity, retaining its decadent-floral character; grain whisky fans will love this one, and Serge did too (84pts), Angus did not (68pts); I’m siding with Serge on this one!

84pts Serge @WhiskyFun.org

"I had first read ’68.2%’ but no, that’s only 63.2, we’re totally safe. You band of assassins! Colour: straw. Nose: it’s still young, but we’re getting there. Some menthol from the cask, otherwise glues, scotch tape, washer fluid, grass, and drops of coconut liqueur. No, not as awful as it sounds. With water: straighter, grassier and earthier. All good things. Humus. Mouth (neat): notes of high-column rum, Bacardi-style, limoncello… It’s not that deadly, apparently (we’ll see if I’m back tomorrow). With water: ah? This is pretty nice, with oranges, mint, honey and olive oil, so a perfect combination. Not the first time we’re noticing Invergordon’s in a different cluster as far as grain whiskies are concerned. Finish: medium, good, almondy, with nice citrus and even touches of camphor. Comments: rather grain for malt drinkers, shall we say. The spirit remains a little thin, as always, but the rest is really very nice. SGP:551 - 84 points."

Producer's Tasting Note

Nose: white chocolate buttons and airfix glue.

Palate: cream of tartar and wine gums.

Finish: a ginger bread house with a frosted roof.

 

700ml ml