Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988-2022 Hogshead #8168 Raw Cask Statement Edition No. 57 by Blackadder Single Grain Scotch Whisky

The Whisky: This Invergordon 34 Year Old is an exceptionally rare single grain Scotch whisky from the Highlands, with only 269 bottles produced. Distilled at the Invergordon distillery in February 1988 and bottled in February 2022, this expression spent 34 years maturing in a single hogshead cask (Cask No. 8168) before being bottled at natural cask strength of 52.6% ABV. As part of Blackadder's prestigious Raw Cask Statement series, it exemplifies their uncompromising philosophy: bottled directly from the cask without chill-filtration, heavy filtration, added coloring, or flavoring, preserving all natural elements including cask sediments and wood fragments. This release is particularly notable because Invergordon primarily produces grain whisky for blends, making independently bottled single cask releases of this age exceptionally rare and highly collectible.

Flavour Profile: This 34-year-old grain whisky offers a velvety texture with flavors of toffee, golden raisins, and creamy vanilla, balanced by citrus zest and gentle baking spice. The finish is described as long and warming with lingering notes. The extended maturation has allowed the grain spirit to develop a complex profile showcasing the nuanced character that grain whisky can achieve with decades of aging, far beyond its typical use in blends.

Production Details:

• Region: Highland
• Bottler: Blackadder
• Distillery: Invergordon
• Age: 34 Year Old
• Vintage: 1988
• Year Bottled: 2022
• ABV: 52.6% (Cask Strength)
• Vol: 700ml
• Cask: Hogshead
• Cask Number: 8168
• Number of Bottles: 269