The Chess Malt Collection B1 Inchgower 23 year old Speyside Single Malt Whisky 57.5%

The Chess Malt Collection B1 Inchgower 23 Years is an exclusive and deeply characterful Speyside single malt whisky for the serious collector and the uncompromising connoisseur. Distilled in November 1998 and bottled in 2022 after a full 23 years of maturation, this edition represents a rare and mature expression from the traditional Inchgower distillery.

Bottled from a refill hogshead, the cask has allowed the natural character of the distillate to emerge without overpowering it with too much cask influence. The result is an elegant, complex and well-balanced whisky where the depth of age and finesse of the Speyside style is evident.

With just 206 bottles in total and bottled at natural cask strength of 57.5%, this is a highly limited single cask release. A whisky that combines ripe fruit, structure and power – and speaks directly to connoisseurs of classic, well-aged Speyside whisky.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Elegant and nuanced with notes of ripe pear, honey and citrus, accompanied by light vanilla and subtle oak notes.

Taste: Rich and complex with layers of yellow fruit, malt, caramel and spicy oak. The refill hogshead cask provides a nice balance between fruitiness and structure.

Finish: Long and persistent with light spice, dry oak and a rounded sweetness.

The story behind Inchgower and The Chess Malt Collection

Located in Speyside, Inchgower Distillery is known for its characterful and slightly maritime style, often giving the whisky a touch of salty freshness combined with fruity depth. The distillery has supplied malt for blends over the years, but standalone single cask bottlings like this one clearly demonstrate its quality and ageing potential.

The Chess Malt Collection is a series of carefully selected single cask releases, with each bottling representing a unique combination of distillery, cask and age. The focus is on quality, authenticity and limited bottlings – a collection created for those who value individuality and depth in their whisky.

• Product: The Chess Malt Collection B1 Inchgower
• Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Distillery: Inchgower
• Region: Speyside
• Distilled: November 1998
• Bottled: 2022
• Age: 23 years matured
• Cask: Refill Hogshead
• Number of bottles: 206
• Strength: 57,5%
• Quantity: 70 cl