Tobermory
21 Years Old
- 46.3
- 21 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.
Part of the Tobermory core range, this small batch, 21 year old whisky has been finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, with notes of cherry wood, brown sugar and caramelised pineapples.
Distilled into a whisky refill cask on the 16th December 1999, this spirit was then transferred into Oloroso Sherry casks on the 26th February 2015. The result is a beautifully sweet and vibrant dram. Like all of the Tobermory range, this is non-chillfiltered and natural colour, with an ABV of 46.3%, mirroring the other core range expressions.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep Gold.
Nose - Marzipan, hazelnuts, toffee and treacle. Furniture wax.
Palate - Cherry wood, brown sugar, caramelised pineapples and sticky toffee.
Finish - Fresh, light and sweet.
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.
Part of the Tobermory core range, this small batch, 21 year old whisky has been finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, with notes of cherry wood, brown sugar and caramelised pineapples.
Distilled into a whisky refill cask on the 16th December 1999, this spirit was then transferred into Oloroso Sherry casks on the 26th February 2015. The result is a beautifully sweet and vibrant dram. Like all of the Tobermory range, this is non-chillfiltered and natural colour, with an ABV of 46.3%, mirroring the other core range expressions.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep Gold.
Nose - Marzipan, hazelnuts, toffee and treacle. Furniture wax.
Palate - Cherry wood, brown sugar, caramelised pineapples and sticky toffee.
Finish - Fresh, light and sweet.
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