1987 Invergordon 31 Year Old "Sovereign" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml)

I often talk about how Single Grain shouldn't be seen as some type of Single Malt light or an off shoot of bourbon, but should really be treated as a stand alone category that should be judged on its own merits. That's why we thought it was so important to offer a diverse selection of well-aged grain at reasonable prices. We've managed to amass a collection of nearly every active grain distillery (save for Girvan) along with several ghost distilleries all in the $100-200 range and absolutely delicious. Anybody who can wrap their brains and palates around the subtle complexities of grain whisky should consider amassing as many of these awesome examples as they can afford, not only for the exquisite learning experience, but simply because we're not sure when we'll have this kind of broad access again. Invergordon tends to have a little more herbal and citrus quality than some of it's more southerly cousins and this one is no different. Caramel corn, light roast coffee beans, fresh mint, woodsy herbs and orchard fruit. A bold wild honey cuts through the linear entry and leaves you with a sweet sugar cookie finish. A bit idiosyncratic and proof that all single grain is not just one note, but has potential to offer a range of interesting and unusual flavors. This one might appeal nicely to Highland malt drinkers for it's added richness and herbal undertones. A real treat for lovers of old complex whisky of any kind though.