Tormore
2015 - Murray McDavid Benchmark
- 54.1
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Founded in 1958 and situated on Speyside, Tormore Distillery has been owned by Elixir Distillers since 2022. Originally owned by Long John International, production began at the distillery in 1960. The distillery was sold to Whitbread in 1975, with ownership eventually passing to Allied Distillers in 1989, and Pernod Ricard in 2005. The distillery mainly produces spirit for blends, but Elixir are continuing to work to increase single malt production...
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Founded in 1958 and situated on Speyside, Tormore Distillery has been owned by Elixir Distillers since 2022. Originally owned by Long John International, production began at the distillery in 1960. The distillery was sold to Whitbread in 1975, with ownership eventually passing to Allied Distillers in 1989, and Pernod Ricard in 2005. The distillery mainly produces spirit for blends, but Elixir are continuing to work to increase single malt production at Tormore in the future.
Established early in 1994, Murray McDavid is a leading Independent Scotch whisky bottler. They use a variety of interesting casks during maturation to produce Inspired Scotch Whisky. Their ranges available include the Benchmark series, Mystery Malts, Cask Craft and select Grain bottlings. This Tormore bottling is from their Benchmark range, designed to offer outstanding, mature single malts, showcasing the art of maturation.
This bottling of Tormore Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in 2015, maturing for seven years in standard hogsheads. The whisky then spent an additional three years in rare Caribbean rum barrels from Uitvlugt Distillery, a now-closed Guyanese distillery known for its vibrant rum. Bottled in Autumn 2025 at 10 years old, this is a limited release of 499 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Tropical fruit, sweet liquorice, grassy.
Palate - Candied pineapple, oily, honied malt.
Finish - Lingering esters, hint of ginger, anise.
Established early in 1994, Murray McDavid is a leading Independent Scotch whisky bottler. They use a variety of interesting casks during maturation to produce Inspired Scotch Whisky. Their ranges available include the Benchmark series, Mystery Malts, Cask Craft and select Grain bottlings. This Tormore bottling is from their Benchmark range, designed to offer outstanding, mature single malts, showcasing the art of maturation.
This bottling of Tormore Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in 2015, maturing for seven years in standard hogsheads. The whisky then spent an additional three years in rare Caribbean rum barrels from Uitvlugt Distillery, a now-closed Guyanese distillery known for its vibrant rum. Bottled in Autumn 2025 at 10 years old, this is a limited release of 499 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Tropical fruit, sweet liquorice, grassy.
Palate - Candied pineapple, oily, honied malt.
Finish - Lingering esters, hint of ginger, anise.
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