An 18 year old from the Tomatin distillery, finished in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry butts.
The nose is quite punchy and of good body. There are notes of chewy grape and sultana with winter spice; cloves and cinnamon. There are notes of vanilla fudge and a most supple of smokes, weaving gracefully in cut grasses and apple peels. The palate is quite sweet and full. There are notes of barley sugar and honeycomb. Hints of chocolate orange and cocoa dusted liberally on toasty oak. The finish is long and powerful with a dry, chewy oak and a touch of pepper.
Rich and sherried, with orchard, citrus and dried fruit – apples, oranges and sultanas.
Sweet and honeyed, with a backbone of citrus, fruit cake, chocolate and spice.
Long and warming spice fades to leave fruit and chocolate.
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I believe there is a difference between the old bottling which was amazing and the new which is a different whiskey. Had a bottle of the old one closed.
Smooth, good flavors up front, very mature, but the finish ruined this drink, I am positive I taste ammonia/cat piss. I'm pretty sure one of the barn cats at the distillery pissed on my barrel. Would not recommend my bottle to anyone; will drink it with my enemies, may be a quality control issue.
Some BS!!!!! Only time I'll ever buy this again is at clearance sale!
SO I was hesitant to pick up this bottle. A friend had suggested, but the reviews were not inspiring. I am glad I bought it! At first blush, this dram is not "in you face" exciting. But there is a complexity that is worth a second tasting. Sweet oak and honey, the flavors are light, but balanced and the finish lingering, without being cloying. having some 120 bottles in the collection, this bottle is not at the top, but it is not in the bottom either. Serve this to Scotch neophytes that are not ready for the heavy hitters.
It was not worth it. It tastes like a $20 whiskey at best. Burn over powers any hints of anything.
