Tomintoul
Cigar Malt
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Tomintoul Distillery is located near the village of Tomintoul, which is the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. Situated within the Glenlivet estate in the Speyside region, and in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Established in 1964 by Hay & Macleod and W. & S. Strong, today the distillery is owned by Angus Dundee Distillers, which acquired it in 2000. The area surrounding the distillery is one of...
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Tomintoul Distillery is located near the village of Tomintoul, which is the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. Situated within the Glenlivet estate in the Speyside region, and in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Established in 1964 by Hay & Macleod and W. & S. Strong, today the distillery is owned by Angus Dundee Distillers, which acquired it in 2000.
The area surrounding the distillery is one of astounding natural beauty. This natural environment combined with the fresh mountain air of the Cairngorms, the soft, pure water from the Ballantruan spring and the tall and mighty stills of Tomintoul, all contribute to creating this exceptionally smooth and well-balanced whisky.
Master Distiller, Robert Fleming, who is a fourth generation Speyside distiller, has been the custodian of Tomintoul for more than 30 years. Robert and his team handcraft every drop of Tomintoul Single Malt, using traditional production techniques that stretch back hundreds of years.
Created to be the perfect partner to the worlds finest cigars, Tomintoul's Master Distiller has chosen only whisky matured in the finest ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts for this expression. Traditional Sherry Butts, sourced from Andalucia, Spain, are casks which hold 500 litres of spirit. A rich deep whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Bold and pronounced with aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices, pecan pie and subtle peat smoke.
Palate - Sweet and rich, with layers of chocolate raisins, butter toffees and brambles mingled, with black pepper and smoky wood spices.
Finish - Warming and long with notes of mocha, maple syrup and toasted oak lingering on the tongue.
The area surrounding the distillery is one of astounding natural beauty. This natural environment combined with the fresh mountain air of the Cairngorms, the soft, pure water from the Ballantruan spring and the tall and mighty stills of Tomintoul, all contribute to creating this exceptionally smooth and well-balanced whisky.
Master Distiller, Robert Fleming, who is a fourth generation Speyside distiller, has been the custodian of Tomintoul for more than 30 years. Robert and his team handcraft every drop of Tomintoul Single Malt, using traditional production techniques that stretch back hundreds of years.
Created to be the perfect partner to the worlds finest cigars, Tomintoul's Master Distiller has chosen only whisky matured in the finest ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts for this expression. Traditional Sherry Butts, sourced from Andalucia, Spain, are casks which hold 500 litres of spirit. A rich deep whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Bold and pronounced with aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices, pecan pie and subtle peat smoke.
Palate - Sweet and rich, with layers of chocolate raisins, butter toffees and brambles mingled, with black pepper and smoky wood spices.
Finish - Warming and long with notes of mocha, maple syrup and toasted oak lingering on the tongue.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig