Tomintoul
16 Years Old
- 40
- 16 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- 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.
Tomintoul 16 Years Old has been lovingly crafted from a selection of the finest American oak ex-bourbon casks. The end result is a multi award winning well balanced, sweet and creamy whisky which is fruity and slightly spicy with a long-lingering finish. A gentle, Speyside single malt whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Creamy and sweet with aromas of heather honey, soft nougat, vanilla fudge and toasted brioche with lemon zest highlights.
Palate - Nutty and well-rounded with layers of creme brulee and boiled sweets mingled with touches of mocha and amoretti biscuit.
Finish - Mellow and warming with notes of shortbread, cinnamon icing and brittle toffee 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.
Tomintoul 16 Years Old has been lovingly crafted from a selection of the finest American oak ex-bourbon casks. The end result is a multi award winning well balanced, sweet and creamy whisky which is fruity and slightly spicy with a long-lingering finish. A gentle, Speyside single malt whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Creamy and sweet with aromas of heather honey, soft nougat, vanilla fudge and toasted brioche with lemon zest highlights.
Palate - Nutty and well-rounded with layers of creme brulee and boiled sweets mingled with touches of mocha and amoretti biscuit.
Finish - Mellow and warming with notes of shortbread, cinnamon icing and brittle toffee 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