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Tobermory 1972 33 Year (Alambic Classique)
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
February 9, 2020 (edited April 5, 2020)
Serge at Whiskyfun called this Tobermory 'the Freddy Krueger of sherried whiskies', so let's dream of the Isle of Mull! Distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2006, the nose of this 33-year-old serial killer unfolds with old leather, roasted coffee beans and strong notes of balsamic vinegar. It's very concentrated, vinous and heavy, almost like thick blood. On the palate, the flavor bomb explodes with intense wood spices, plums and dark chocolate, leaving behind a dry and gingery finish with bitter bay leaves and hints of espresso. A ruthless sherry monster, without a doubt.
RATING: 4.5/5.0 stars ≙ 91 pts → SUPERB
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@cascode It is a great malt if you like sherry monsters. However, Serge gave it only 2 stars (76 points): [quote] 'Frankly, this is a little too much, almost like if they had cooked together five casks of sherry matured whisky to come up with just one.'
Sounds absolutely stunning!
Additional information: In 1972, Tobermory re-opened after being mothballed for 42 years. 1972/1973 were great vintages, but unfortunately the distillery closed again in 1975 due to a bankruptcy of the owner. Alambic Classique bottled this single cask #9721 as part of their Rare & Old Selection (49.6% ABV, 198 bottles).