Tobermory
12 Years Old
- 46.3
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Islands
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.
Natural colour and non-chill filtered, Tobermory 12 year old whisky has a palate of vibrant fruit and spice with a subtle saltiness reflective of Mull's harbour waters. Aged for 12 years in American oak casks, the maritime climate of the Isle of Mull contributes to its maturation, imparting subtle coastal influences to the whisky.
Bottled at 46.3% ABV, this is Tobermory's signature expression in the core range, representing the unpeated style of the distillery
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Amber Gold.
Nose - Rich fruit, orange and citrus notes, fresh floral hints and rich oak with vanilla and spice.
Palate - Sweet orange and citrus, creamy caramel and rich vanilla with spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.
Finish - Long and lingering vanilla and spice.
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.
Natural colour and non-chill filtered, Tobermory 12 year old whisky has a palate of vibrant fruit and spice with a subtle saltiness reflective of Mull's harbour waters. Aged for 12 years in American oak casks, the maritime climate of the Isle of Mull contributes to its maturation, imparting subtle coastal influences to the whisky.
Bottled at 46.3% ABV, this is Tobermory's signature expression in the core range, representing the unpeated style of the distillery
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Amber Gold.
Nose - Rich fruit, orange and citrus notes, fresh floral hints and rich oak with vanilla and spice.
Palate - Sweet orange and citrus, creamy caramel and rich vanilla with spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.
Finish - Long and lingering vanilla and spice.
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