46°
Distillery : Tomatin - Highlands
Traditional Bourbon Hogsheads and Oloroso Sherry Butts Finish
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2009
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
The 18-year-old was added to the core range in 2006, but at the time it contained 43% alcohol. In 2009, it was increased to 46° and the recipe seems to have been slightly modified. Finally, in 2016, the bottle design was completely changed and the words Non Chill Filtered appeared on the tin. It seems that the whisky spends 15 years in Bourbon casks before being finished for 3 years in Oloroso casks. I think the reference to "traditional" Bourbon casks is just a selling point, but you never know.
Let's Taste It :
A very sweet nose, with a hint of earth and iodine, but above all the strong influence of Oloroso, which gives it body and thickness. Light red fruits, leather, dried raisins, crushed banana, pear, pineapple. The palate is in the same vein, with a focus on the tropics, with maracuja, vanilla, papaya and kiwi. Spices of course, paprika, saffron, nutmeg. The finish is very pleasant, but not overpowering either, long nonetheless, with hints of dry earth and sand. Fig and lychee.
In Short,
A very fine bottling, truly typical of the distillery. The finish in Oloroso casks is an undeniable asset. That said, I've seen better at this age. But it's still available if you're an enthusiast and can find it at a decent price.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Shireen - Umai
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