Description
Finn Thomson Invergordon 1974 50 years old Single Grain Scotch Whisky
This rare single grain whisky from Invergordon, Scotland’s northernmost grain distillery, is a masterpiece shaped by time and tradition. Known for producing whiskies with a uniquely smooth and creamy profile, this 50-year-old expression exemplifies the transformative power of extended maturation.
Typically destined for blends at a younger age, grain whisky develops astonishing complexity when left to mature. Left undisturbed in a single cask for half a century, the whisky has evolved into an extraordinary spirit, showcasing a stunning array of flavours.
Invergordon Distillery, nestled in the Highlands of Scotland near the Cromarty Firth, holds a unique position in Scotland’s whisky landscape. Established in 1960, it stands apart as a grain distillery in a region traditionally known for its single malt production
It is extraordinarily rare to find a single cask of Invergordon whisky available for sale, let alone one that has been aged for an incredible 50 years. Most of the distillery’s output is destined for blending at a relatively young age, meaning few casks are ever set aside for independent bottling or long-term maturation.
A cask that has been left to mature for five decades, as in this case, is a testament to the patience and vision of our master bottler Finn Thomson.
Such releases offer whisky enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the untapped potential of grain whisky and elevate Invergordon’s reputation as a distillery capable of producing truly exceptional spirits.
Bursting with notes of ripe peaches, nectarines, and delicate vanilla cream, it offers a velvety mouthfeel complemented by subtle hints of almond, coconut, and a whisper of oak. This rare release not only celebrates the art of grain whisky but also redefines its potential, proving that, when given time, grain whisky can rival even the most revered malts in depth and complexity.
Story
Finn Thomson is a Scotch whisky independent bottler that is 300 years in the making. Since James Thomsons illicit potstill in the 1700s, the Thomson family has pursued a different element of whisky through the ages – distilling, blending, trading, selling – helping to shape the very story of Scotch itself.
With three centuries of family whisky history and personal tutelage from some of the most respected names in the Scottish whisky industry, Finn may stand on the shoulders of giants. But the weight of decision rests on his own.
Finn is responsible for calling the moment when a whisky’s flavours are at their finest; quirks and eccentricities at their most beguiling. Whether it’s a decades-old cask from the family collection or an entirely new creation, this is art as much as science. Wood, water and weather have had their say. The only guides that count now are taste, scent and intuition.
Origin : Highland, Scotland
Type： Whisky
Distillery : Invergordon
Bottler : Finn Thomson
Vintage : 1974
Bottled : 2025
Age : 50 Years
Cask Type : Barrel
Cask Number : 15
Number of bottles : 192 bottles
Alcohol : 46.1%
Bottle Size : 700 ml
