This 12 yr previous single malt from Tobermory was launched in 2019 to have fun the re-opening of the distillery, after a two yr refurbishment break. It’s a mixture of first fill ex-bourbon barrels and a end in virgin oak casks.
Tobermory 12 yo (46,3%, OB +/- 2021)
Nostril: fairly vibrant as a consequence of a pleasant interplay between oak spice (virgin wooden), sweetness and maritime notes. Vanilla fudge and caramelized notes up entrance, with baked apple, honey and brown sugar. Hints of clove and nutmeg, with a lightweight mentholated contact. Then some musty sherry, earthy notes and one thing evenly industrial, like steel instruments and engine oil. Actually not bland.
Mouth: nonetheless maintaining us . Very candy at first: loads of barley sweetness, some dusty grains and toffee notes. Sultanas and apple crumble. This mixes with fragrant spice (nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper) and zesty citrus. The natural and nearly floral woody facet units by way of, clearly displaying the virgin oak affect, with out overdoing it.
End: on malty notes, earthy spice and drying oak, disappearing a bit rapidly.
Some individuals appear to suppose this Tobermory 12 Years lacks some distillery character. Whereas the virgin oak does take away among the underlying notes, I feel it’s fairly a profitable core vary whisky. Actually drinkable and positively not middle-of-the-road (one of many largest pitfalls of core vary whisky for my part). Obtainable from Grasp of Malt or The Whisky Trade as an illustration.
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