Grain whisky seems to be the unloved stepbrother of malt whisky, often rejected due to its role as a cheap-to-make filler in blends. This seems a bit unfair to me. A well-made single grain is a real enrichment to every whisky cabinet, at least in my opinion.

And that’s why I want to review two single grains from Invergordon today, both bottled by Wemyss Malt. For the start I picked the Invergordon 1988 ‘Lemon Cheesecake’, the first ever single grain release from Wemyss. But first I want to thank my buddy Thorsten for providing me with a sample to review.

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Name:	Invergordon 1988 ‘Lemon Cheesecake’
Bottler:	Wemyss Malts
Vintage:	1988
Bottled:	2014
Age:	26 Years Old
Category:	Single Grain Whisky
Distillery:	Invergordon
Cask Type:	Barrel
Number of bottles:	220
Strength:	46.0% Vol.
Colored:	No
Chill Filtered:	No

Nose

A light and fluffy cheesecake with lemon topping. Mouthwatering sweet. A bit of sawdust. Dark fruits with vanilla. Hints of almonds.

Taste

Smooth, creamy and almost thick. Tropical fruits with a lot of caramel sauce. Lemon juice with sugar cane. Gets spicier with cinnamon and traces of pepper.

Finish

Long and sweet with a light oak dryness. Again tropical fruits, lemon and caramel.

Overall

This is a fine example of a well aged grain whisky from Invergordon – light and summer-like with a refreshing lemony touch. A well done debut single grain from Wemyss.

Score: 85 / 100