Tobermory

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 5 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Light but definite touch of peat. Some sweetness. Palate Faint peat. Enjoyable interplay of malty, nutty, dryness and toffeeish, faintly minty, sweetness. Slightly weak in the middle, but recovers well. Finish Light, soft, becoming sweeter. Comment A surprising degree of continuity from the earlier vatted Tobermory, though this version has more individuality.

Jim Murray Nose Deliciously fresh and malty, almost green though aroma-wise, this sample had nothing like the peat promised on the label. However, there is a delicate peat smoke that is gristy and sweet. Palate Young and underripe and magnificently mouth-watering. The peatiness begins to make itself felt towards the middle. Simple but effective. Finish Gently smoked; further highly intense malt. Comment A rare chance to taste a malt that is not so much youthful as pre-pubescent. Really pleasant and full-flavoured for all that.