Inverleven distillery was officially classified as a Lowland one and was founded in 1938 when Hiram Walker constructed it alongside the Dumbarton grain distillery.

The distillery was licensed to George Ballantine & Son Ltd

Inverleven production ceased in 1991 and the equipment was mothballed in 1992 by Chivas Bro's.

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General whisky characteristics: Perfumed aniseed, fruity, oily

Inverleven, distilled 1990, 40% ABV

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Nose: This was initially full of quite perfumed aniseed or fennel, but the fennel was replaced with malt after a few minutes, but still very perfumed.

Palate: Oily but initially full of fruit, mainly redcurrants and raspberries, possibly with a little banana and just a hint of aniseed.

Overall impression: A very interesting whisky. I loved the berries but I have to say I personally am not a big aniseed fan. But a good whisky.