46,3°
Distillery : Tobermory - Islands
Refill Bourbon Hogsheads and Gonzales Byass Supreme Quality Oloroso Finish
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Bottled in 2020
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
Distilled in June 1996 for the first Batch, and having undergone the same maturation as the 15yo, released as a limited edition in 2008, this whisky was first matured in Hogsheads, before being finished for 6 to 8 years in premium Oloroso casks. It is now included in the regular range, which is surprising, as it implies that the distillery has a good stock of over twenty years old in reserve.
Let's Taste It :
On the nose, custard, vanilla éclair, Paris-Brest, chouquettes, flaked almonds, sugar pearls, genoise. The Oloroso gives body and makes its mark, with dried fruits, raisins, figs, bananas, leather and caramel. Behind, some maritime elements, limestone, sandstone, iodine and sea spray. Very smooth on the palate, with spices, paprika, saffron, lemon, sea salt and a hint of vanilla. Yoghurt cake with orange blossom. Perfect finish, on cereals, a pinch of charcoal and earth, just right. A few ounces of kelp at the end.
In Short,
Really excellent, without hiding the maritime notes typical of the distillery, very well-balanced, a great success. But once again, the price is a barrier to purchase. Isn't that a bit disproportionate? If I could afford to spend 300 euros on a bottle, I'm not sure I'd buy this one.
Score : 90
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Otis Taylor Band - Hey Joe
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