Tobermory
Hebridean Gin
- 43.3
- 70cl
- Gin
Situated in a colourful and quaint town on the Isle of Mull is Tobermory Distillery. Originally founded in 1798 by John Sinclair, it has had a chequered history - it’s always a challenge keeping a whisky distillery profitable and operating in the Isles. The distillery initially faced several challenges, including financial difficulties and the complex legal environment of the time. Tobermory closed in 1930 and remained shut until 1972. Upon...
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Situated in a colourful and quaint town on the Isle of Mull is Tobermory Distillery. Originally founded in 1798 by John Sinclair, it has had a chequered history - it’s always a challenge keeping a whisky distillery profitable and operating in the Isles. The distillery initially faced several challenges, including financial difficulties and the complex legal environment of the time.
Tobermory closed in 1930 and remained shut until 1972. Upon reopening, it was renamed Ledaig, the name still used for their peaty expression. However, Ledaig lasted only until 1975. It reopened as Tobermory in 1979 but was forced to close again in 1982. The distillery reopened in 1989 and continued operating until 2017, when it closed for a major refit. It reopened in May 2019 and has remained in operation since.
Distilled on the Isle of Mull with Hebridean tea, heather, elderflower and sweet orange peel, Tobermory's award-winning Hebridean gin is fresh and zesty. Delicious with tonic along with a slice of pink grapefruit and sprig of thyme.
The team add a splash of spirit from the Tobermory whisky stills to Grain Neutral Spirit to make the base spirit for the gin. All of the botanicals are steeped for a mimimum of 24 hours in the base spirit. The result is a fresh and zesty gin, with a subtle hint of rich, sweet malt from the whisky stills spirit.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Notes of fresh juniper balanced with citrus and coriander notes, with a touch of maltiness.
Palate - Fresh juniper balanced with sweet orange and lemon, hints of coriander, gentle herbs and spices, with a luxurious, creamy mouth-feel and a subtle hint of sweet malt.
Finish - Long and lingering, fresh and citrus
Tobermory closed in 1930 and remained shut until 1972. Upon reopening, it was renamed Ledaig, the name still used for their peaty expression. However, Ledaig lasted only until 1975. It reopened as Tobermory in 1979 but was forced to close again in 1982. The distillery reopened in 1989 and continued operating until 2017, when it closed for a major refit. It reopened in May 2019 and has remained in operation since.
Distilled on the Isle of Mull with Hebridean tea, heather, elderflower and sweet orange peel, Tobermory's award-winning Hebridean gin is fresh and zesty. Delicious with tonic along with a slice of pink grapefruit and sprig of thyme.
The team add a splash of spirit from the Tobermory whisky stills to Grain Neutral Spirit to make the base spirit for the gin. All of the botanicals are steeped for a mimimum of 24 hours in the base spirit. The result is a fresh and zesty gin, with a subtle hint of rich, sweet malt from the whisky stills spirit.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Notes of fresh juniper balanced with citrus and coriander notes, with a touch of maltiness.
Palate - Fresh juniper balanced with sweet orange and lemon, hints of coriander, gentle herbs and spices, with a luxurious, creamy mouth-feel and a subtle hint of sweet malt.
Finish - Long and lingering, fresh and citrus
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