The_Rev
Tomatin 14 Year Port Casks
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 12, 2016 (edited July 20, 2017)
Jam Bars. Linzertorte. Jammie Dodgers. You know the concept - buttery pastry plus fruity, sweet jam. That's this whisky in a nutshell. Port pipe finishing always seems to lend a jammy, berry-inflected profile, and that's the case here - luscious raspberry jam, with some vanilla and pie crust. The palate is hotter than I would expect from a 14 year old, but delivers the promises made on the nose...plush and fruity, almost decadently so, with a pleasantly mild vanilla note, pastry crust, and a reasonably long finish. I wouldn't call this a complex dram (its flavors are clear and straightforward), but that's no crime...especially when simplicity equals simply delicious!
Create Account
or
Sign in
to comment on this review
Useful review...with holidays approaching, this might be a good substitute for dessert
This was a very pleasant dram. It's definitely straight up dessert. Knowing what I'm in for now, it's perfect after dinner when I wanna pass on the overly decadent cake or pie. This really finishes off a good meal in style. Great review.