The Inverleven Distillery was established in 1938 as part of the larger Dumbarton Grain Distillery complex in Dumbarton, Scotland
 
A historic bottling - the first ever official release of Inverleven, the Lowland distillery closed in 1991. This is one of the first releases in Chivas Brothers' Deoch an Doras series - the name (roughly pronounced 'Jock an Doris') means 'a drink at the door', the Gaelic equivalent of 'one for the road' - although why the Irish spelling of 'doras' has been used instead of the Scottish 'doruis' or 'dorus' is probably one for the marketing dept to answer.
 
Comes with original box.
 
Tasting notes from Whisky Magazine
 
Nose
Popcorn, ferns, burnt toast, grassy, fudge, golden syrup, clotted cream, runny honey and fudge. There is a malt note too, wheaten bread.
 
Palate
Spices come through, cardamom and a little bergamot. Reminds me of Easter cake: chocolate, marzipan and soft fruits.
 
Finish
Lush with a floral edge. Lingering, ending with an almost almondy touch.
 
Comment
Stunning and moreish. A charming thirst-quencher. No water please. It is perfect straight.