Stop number 95 on the SDT is Inchgower. Another obscure Speyside distillery brought to the public’s attention through Diageo’s Flora and Fauna series. This 14 year old single malt is bottled at 43% ABV and most likely has colorant added making it a yellow gold and is surely chill filtered. The nose starts off with white grapes/grape juice and honey. Slightly tannic oak follows, but it’s quite nice along with a brief hit of sawdust. Green apples and pears and some mild peaches. Anise, licorice and ginger with a hint of smoke. It’s not peaty in the least, but that whiff of smoke weaves it’s way in and out. A sweetness appears after some time in the glass, cocoa dusted oranges, some light vanilla. A bit of nutmeg, more cocoa and honey. After a long while (at least 25-30 minutes) some caramel, butterscotch and maple appear. Not the most engaging nose out there, but it has some serious depth to it. The palate does not deliver quite the way the nose does (which wasn’t superb to begin with). Peppery oak with ginger and a little barrel char. Slightly bitter and vegetal. Anise, licorice and a distinct root beer flavor in the background. Bitter tangerines and a bit of a sour note, but not too sour. Some honey, a little malty and vanilla. Middle of the road, if not a bit lower than that. A medium bodied mouthfeel that is mouth coating and dry with a bit of a fuzzy feel. Not sure how else to describe it. The finish is medium long with tangerines, oak tannins and slightly sour. While this has nice depth and complexity on the nose, it just doesn’t have a standout character. I wouldn’t refuse a pour, but there are so many better options out there. I’d say throw a big ole ice cube in a glass and hearty pour and enjoy this guy on a warm day. It’s a easy sipper if you don’t want to ponder your whisky. For $56 plus international shipping, I’ll probably pass. But if you can get it for under $60 our the door, give it a chance. A solid 3.5 and a thanks to @Telex for the sample. And with that review, we commence the 7th and final round of the Scottish Distillery Tour. Cheers