Slainte-Mhath
Tomintoul 25 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
August 29, 2021 (edited August 17, 2022)
Big age statement, low expectations. With artificial colorant and measly 40% ABV, the presentation of this Tomintoul illustrates that old habits die hard. That said, the nose opens up beautifully, showcasing persimmon, chamomile and a dash of pepper. After a sweet soda pop arrival, the palate is hit by an avalanche of spices, overshadowing sour fruits, coconut and floral notes. The oak keeps the upper hand into the dry and tannin-rich finish, giving away the impact of mediocre casks. I have mixed feelings, this whisky appears to be a bit beyond its peak.
RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
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I have the same pack for a long while now. I have only tried the 10 and was not impressed. Must get round to opening the other two, your review is not encouraging me to promote them to the front of the shelf.
@ContemplativeFox @cascode I think Tomintoul 25 is a prime example that older is not necessarily better. None of these casks were intended to become a single malt, and it shows in the whisky.
A consistently dull and boring distillery, in my opinion. Never bad, but always "meh". Looking at my tasting journal I've had 14 different Tomintoul expressions over the years and every one has been rated from 3-3.5
@Slainte-Mhath I tried the same mini set and was thoroughly unimpressed. It's astonishing they can charge so much for such lackluster whisky.
Additional comment: The fact at all three whiskies in that triple pack (Tomintoul 10, 16 and 25) had exactly the same color should have warned me, but I bought it back in the days when I just started on my whisky journey. None of these miniatures left much of an impression, and I rated them 76 pts, 81 pts and 83 pts, respectively.
Additional information: This review is for Tomintoul 25 bottled at 40% ABV, which was part of a miniature set containing the 10-, 16- and 25-year-old Tomintoul.