
Inchgower RAISIN SUN 1st Fill PX Octave 8 Year Old 2016
RAISIN SUN is a strictly limited release of just 99 bottles from the acclaimed Speyside distillery Inchgower. This 8-year-old single malt has matured in a First Fill PX Octave cask and is bottled at cask strength (55.3% ABV) with natural colour and no chill filtration, delivering maximum complexity, deep fruit character, and a velvety texture.
Inchgower RAISIN SUN 1st Fill PX Octave 8 Year Old 2016
RAISIN SUN is a strictly limited release of just 99 bottles from the acclaimed Speyside distillery Inchgower. This 8-year-old single malt has matured in a First Fill PX Octave cask and is bottled at cask strength (55.3% ABV) with natural colour and no chill filtration, delivering maximum complexity, deep fruit character, and a velvety texture.
Barrel Beast Presents: Inchgower RAISIN SUN
Barrel Beast, the German independent bottler, announces RAISIN SUN — the fourth exclusive release from its acclaimed Unleashed Octave Series. This strictly limited edition comprises just 99 bottles of 500 ml and represents another pinnacle in the bottler's reputation for quality and authenticity.
Production Details
This Speyside single malt was distilled in 2016 and has matured for eight years in a First Fill PX Octave cask. Bottled at cask strength with 55.3% ABV, without added colour or chill filtration, RAISIN SUN adheres to Barrel Beast's uncompromising quality standards. The Pedro Ximénez Octave cask — a small 50-litre vessel — maximises wood contact and delivers exceptional complexity and depth.
Tasting Profile
The nose reveals fresh flowers, dried fruits, and citrus with a malty foundation. The palate presents citrus, caramel, and toffee notes with a subtle medicinal edge and cherry character. The finish is medium-long to long, featuring dried fruits, caramel, toffee, ginger, and cherry.
For Collectors
All 99 bottles are available exclusively via barrelbeast.com from 28 May 2026 at €115.00. This is essential for serious whisky collectors passionate about sherry-matured Speyside expressions and limited releases.
Smaaknotities
- Suggested retail price
- € 115
- Release date
- 28 mei 2026
- Type
- Single Malt
- Regio
- Speyside
- ABV
- 55.30%
- Leeftijd
- 8 jaar
Barrel Beast
Inchgower RAISIN SUN 1st Fill PX Octave 8 Year Old 2016
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