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.
Excellent entry level dram. Ticks all the boxes!
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!
