Released in early 2019, this 12 year old single malt from Tobermory was launched in celebration of the distillery returning to life after a two year break! This expression slumbered peacefully in American oak casks for a dozen years before being bottled at 46.3% ABV. What a way to get back in the swing of things!
Pear, peach and apple, with a dusting of brown sugar. Greek yogurt, barley and a hint of cinnamon pastries.
Rounded malt notes once again, now a touch oily. Still packs a hearty helping of stone fruit sweetness.
A flash of orange peel, soft sawdust, toffee and dates.
This is a gem: a superb dram: - It has a perfect sweet bourbony nose, tempting to taste, toffee, some hints of dried fruit & even a touch of salt, deep into the finish, which actually finishes a touch sugary! Love them @ 46%; this one has so much going on. I will buy it again & absolutely recommend this: A first for me (Isle of Mull) ? N - Sweet & floral - my favourite nosing word is "inviting"! Very much so here. Alluring!! P - No disappointment! - Sherry; & beautifully full bodied & creamy - malty - the 46.3% shows itself as a gentle spice - ginger, pepper, clove! got a citrusy feel then it turned bitter / salty - nothing unpleasant! F - Orange peel, drying, oak - bourbon? A sweet wood returns - Med to Long.
Light color but strong milk chocolate flavor. Good structure body , Taste so good, like a candy shop explode in nose.
My initial impression was not good - a bit sour and salty, and a shock to the tastebuds. But by the end of the first glass I was beginning to appreciate it more, and a week and a few glasses later I just love it! It has a very long finish, that mellows as you savour the last drops - all sharpness gone! As another reviewer says - the more you drink the better it tastes - I totally agree.
Just as sweet and syrupy as its Highland cousin. Treacle-y, honey-like, big bourbon character. Fresh zesty maltiness. Supremely delicious stuff!
Had to put this at the back of my whisky cupboard because it was disappearing too fast. Fantastic and very distinct taste.
