Inchgower 2009 17 Year Old Finn Thomson Cask #2289 44.8%

Inchgower 2009 17 Year Old - Finn Thomson Cask #2289

This Inchgower 2009 17 Year Old is a distinctive single cask whisky from Finn Thomson, distilled on 26 June 2009 and bottled on 1 July 2026. Initially matured in a refill hogshead, the whisky was re-racked into an Oloroso sherry cask in July 2024, allowing the final two years of maturation to add another layer of complexity while preserving the character of the spirit.

Bottled at 44.8% ABV, this limited release comprises just 303 bottles. The Oloroso sherry maturation contributes delicate dried fruit, toasted nuts and gentle baking spice, complementing rather than overpowering the natural character of the Inchgower spirit.

Inchgower with an Oloroso Sherry Finish

Not every cask needs to be transformed. In this case, the decision to re-rack the whisky into an Oloroso sherry cask was intended to add another dimension rather than disguise the underlying spirit. After two years in the sherry cask, the result was exactly what Finn Thomson had hoped for - greater complexity with the original character still clearly intact.

The Oloroso influence brings together layers of dried fruit, toasted nuts and gentle baking spice, adding richness and depth while allowing the whisky's underlying character to remain at the forefront. It is a carefully judged maturation that demonstrates how a well-selected cask can enhance a whisky without dominating it.

A Carefully Balanced Single Cask

The decision to bottle this Inchgower came after a tasting at Ben Alder, where the whisky had reached the point at which everything came together. The cask had quietly developed its character over 17 years, with the final period of Oloroso maturation adding just the right degree of richness and complexity.

Inchgower 2009 17 Year Old Finn Thomson Cask #2289 is a limited single cask release for collectors and whisky enthusiasts who appreciate thoughtful maturation, restrained sherry influence and the individuality of independently bottled Scotch whisky.

Inchgower 2009 17 Year Old - Key Details:

• Distillery: Inchgower
• Vintage: 2009
• Age: 17 Years Old
• Cask: #2289
• Distilled: 26 June 2009
• Bottled: 1 July 2026
• Maturation: Refill Hogshead followed by Oloroso Sherry Cask
• ABV: 44.8%
• Bottles: 303
• Bottler: Finn Thomson
• Single Cask Release