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Tobermory 2007 12 Year Port Pipe Finish
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hvalbuena
Reviewed December 8, 2022 (edited December 9, 2022)A- amber +2, high viscosity N- w/water: Sweet ( Honey, vanilla , caramel, maple syrup, burnt sugar, milk chocolate) fruity (raisins, plums, baked apples), barley, walnuts P- w/water: amazing sweet spicy arrival, full, oily, coating, sweet ( honey, vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate, maple syrup) is like having a milk smoothie with all ingredients just mentioned, fruity ( plums, apricots, baked apples, raisins in the back end), walnuts, wet oak F- long pleasant finish, sweet-fruity-nutty after taste that keeps lingering around C- WOW!!!! it's a good dram, the sweetness from the port pipe finish is really good and perfectly balanced, it's so pleasant that I usually come back to this one very often, I remembered trying the Glenallachie 13 YO port pipe single cask (ralfy's bottle) after this one and the sweetness from the Glenallachie was a bit unpleasant compared to this one that I feel is perfectly balanced, will post my impressions soon on the Glenallachie86.0 USD per Bottle -
cascode
Reviewed July 21, 2022 (edited December 8, 2022)Nose: Engine oil, sulphur (good sulphur), oily malt and herbal tea in the initial nosing, together with a definite alcohol “nip” and a briny, maritime aroma. The port influence is very restrained, even shy, and at first presents more like grape juice or rose-hip tea in the background. Over time the fortified wine influence builds but never to the point of unbalancing the nose. Adding water tends to homogenize the nose at first and although it remains very pleasant, and does recover with time, it loses just a little character in the process. Palate: The arrival is sweet for a second before turning astringent and oaky with ginger, sweet dark berries and big malty flavours. The development brings dried citrus peel, salted preserved lemons and sweet grapefruit, all of which gradually give way to a return of the red berries that are now sweet but tart, like unripe blackberries. The texture is oily and rich. Water does not spoil the palate at all, adding creaminess and a unifying richness. Finish: Long. Spicy, dark chocolate, salt and finally sweet red berries and milk chocolate in the delicious, mouth-watering aftertaste. Another lovely Tobermory with a dirty old-school profile that has been elevated to a high degree of refinement. They keep doing this and are rapidly becoming one of my favourite distilleries. Not that long ago Tobermory was almost an embarrassment but over the last decade their releases have been of a very high standard. The distillery has re-invented itself and we are the ones to benefit. This is a very good malt, and one that deserves long and patient tasting. It is just about unobtainable now and I missed out on a bottle, but fortunately found a sample from a local online whisky merchant. If you do happen to come across a dusty bottle of this on a shelf somewhere do not hesitate to buy it. Tasted from a 30ml sample. “Very Good” : 86/100 (4 stars)199.0 AUD per Bottle -
Slainte-Mhath
Reviewed May 28, 2022 (edited December 9, 2022)A successful finish enriches the underlying spirit without masking its signature, something which was very well done in this Tobermory. On the nose, blackberries, red currants and grapefruit complement the coastal nature of the whisky. Black pepper, sea spray and green onions appear. Sweet and sour, gingery and slightly herbal, the taste demonstrates complexity and great balance. Re-emerging sweetness, hints of brine and some dry oak characterize the long and chocolaty finish. The Port notes are spot-on, this malt is engaging and highly recommended! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 88 pts → FIRST-CLASS130.0 EUR per Bottle
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