Our last newsletter was dedicated to the wonders of our Glen Moray 18yo 2006-24 Sherry Finish Oloroso (54,8%) W&M566, which had just received excellent scores on Whiskyfun (89 points) and Cigars Lover (90 points). It’s not the only recent 18 years old whisky in our catalogue to have conquered the noses and palate of some very influential tasters: after all, a long time ago, 12 years was considered very respectable already, and 18 years was – for many distilleries – the pinnacle of their output, the age statement reserved to the “luxury” bottlings.
Many legendary whiskies of old were indeed 18 years old, which not only psychologically represents “maturity” for human beings too, but actually a moment at which many whiskies reach the perfect balance between youthful vibrance and the complexity of age.
We have another 18 years old bottling that has received a very positive score on Whiskyfun recently (88 points, the best of the session):
Invergordon 18yo (2006-24) Fully matured in Sherry Wood W&M570 (62,3%)
What makes it unique is that it’s a grain whisky! Among whisky connoisseurs, the lion’s share of the interest has always traditionally been concentrated on single malts. Too often, single grain whiskies have been neglected: only made by a handful of distilleries, and usually not meant for bottling as standalone whiskies, but rather to be used very young as a component in many popular blends.
But what is grain whisky? Well, very simply, it’s a spirit that is made in a column still rather than in a pot still, and from a variety of cereals (wheat, maize, and malt too). It’s usually lighter in body than single malt whisky, and that’s why it’s used in blends. We have always been advocates of the quality of a good grain whisky: if carefully matured, and it usually requires a longer time than for single malts, they can be stunning too. And it seems that our Invergordon, at 18 years of age, is truly delicious!
Is 18 a lucky number? Several other new 18 years old whiskies are already available from Wilson & Morgan:
Caol Ila 18yo 2007-25 Bourbon Finish (58,3%) W&M587
Caol Ila 18yo 2007-25 Bourbon Finish (59,1%) W&M588
Linkwood 18yo 2007-25 Sherry Finish Oloroso (57,3%) W&M589
Linkwood 18yo 2007-25 Sherry Finish Oloroso (56,6%) W&M590
Benrinnes 18yo 2007-25 Sherry Finish PX (56,6%) W&M602
Benrinnes 18yo 2007-25 Sherry Finish PX (56,0%) W&M603
… plus, in 2026, a lovely Tobermory 18yo 2007-25 Sherry Finish PX W&M607 that is currently been bottled.
Are you ready to discover our complete 18yo range, and maybe – if you are looking for something really different – to change your preconceptions by tasting a finely matured 18yo grain whisky?
