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Tomintoul 12 years Oloroso Finish

woody fruity
3.9
(1)€49Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Tomintoul sits beside the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, deep in the Cairngorms. The distillery draws its water from the Ballantruan spring, a quiet source high in the hills. This twelve-year-old malt spends its final stretch resting in Oloroso sherry casks. That finish layers the spirit with dried fruit and a warm, sweet richness. You get butterscotch and maple syrup up front, then a soft wave of spice and vanilla. The wood lends a gentle, woody backbone without ever turning harsh. It earns the distillery's nickname as a calm, easy malt. Pour it neat and let it open.

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Tomintoul

Tomintoul is a distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland. It was founded in 1964 and is known for producing single malt Scotch whisky. In 1974, Tomintoul became the first distillery in Scotland to be designed and built by a woman, architect Elisabeth Cummings. The distillery sources its water from the Ballantruan Spring, which is located in the hills surrounding Tomintoul village. The water is said to be soft and pure, making it ideal for the production of whisky. Tomintoul's stills are some of the tallest in Scotland, measuring at over 16 feet in height. This allows for a lighter and more delicate spirit to be produced. The distillery produces a range of whiskies, including the Tomintoul 10 Year Old, Tomintoul 16 Year Old, and Tomintoul Peaty Tang. The whiskies are aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

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About the Tomintoul 12 years Oloroso Finish

Tomintoul 12 years Oloroso Finish is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. It is made at the Tomintoul distillery, which sits near the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. The distillery rests inside the Cairngorms National Park, drawing its water from the cool Ballantruan spring. Founded in the 1960s, Tomintoul built its name on a soft, approachable house style. That gentle character is exactly what this Oloroso-finished expression sets out to show. The whisky matures for twelve years before a final spell in Oloroso sherry casks. This sherry finish is where the bottling earns its name and its richer side. The casks pull dried fruit and a deep, sweet warmth into the spirit. You taste butterscotch and maple syrup, then a steady run of vanilla. A touch of spice keeps everything balanced and lively. The result is fruity and rounded rather than heavy or sharp. Tomintoul 12 years Oloroso Finish carries the Speyside hallmarks people search for. Expect honeyed sweetness, soft wood, and a fruity sherry character throughout. Behind those notes sits a gentle, woody backbone from years in oak. There is a faint bready, cereal edge too, with a whisper of hay. None of it shouts. The malt stays calm and clean from the first sip to the last. The distillery markets itself as the gentle dram, and this bottling lives up to that promise. It is an easy single malt to recommend to newcomers and seasoned drinkers alike. The sherry cask adds depth without losing the smooth Speyside core. Enjoy it neat, in a simple glass, and give it a minute to breathe. Tomintoul rewards a little patience with layers of sweet, woody fruit.