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Hart Brothers (distilled at Inchgower), 26 year old, 1976 vintage, 49.9%, $140
A coastal Speysider, and this is evident in many of the Inchgower bottlings, including this one. This is quite a fruity dram, with notes of tangerine, lemon, and kiwi. Soft vanilla, coconut, and honey play in the mix, with a lingering salty/seaweed tang on the palate for intrigue. Very clean, light, and surprisingly reserved in oak notes, considering its age.
(1st Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#1)
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Provenance (distilled at Inchgower), 14 year old, 1990 vintage, 46%, $70
Technically a Speyside whisky, but it tastes more like a coastal Northern Highlander. The foundation of this whisky is a lovely honeyed maltiness. It is aged in a sherry cask, which provides layers of rich toffee, caramel, and orange marmalade. Brisk sea salt notes emerge on the palate keeping the whisky fresh and quite lively-the coastal influence-while deft seaweed and spice add complexity.
(3rd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#3)
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