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Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 20-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Tobermory's 1995 vintage, aged 20 years through three different cask types—bourbon, sherry hogshead, and Vosne-Romanée red wine—represents an ambitious multi-cask journey bottled by Murray McDavid at 46% from a 350-bottle release. The sequential maturation builds complexity: bourbon provides vanilla and oak foundation, sherry adds dried fruit depth, and the red wine cask finish introduces wine tannins and elegant spice. The multiple cask influences create a sophisticated, layered profile. Suited to experienced drinkers interested in how sequential maturation shapes island malt character.

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