Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.2%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £57.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Chocolate
- Description
- Tobermory's 17-year-old single malt finishes in a compact 50-litre oloroso cask, which intensifies the interaction between wood and spirit despite the brief finishing period. The unpeated Island character mingles with layers of dried fruit, chocolate, and warming spice from the sherry influence, creating surprising depth without overwhelming the base spirit. The mouthfeel is rich and slightly glossy, with a finish that blends maritime character and sherried sweetness. This appeals to those who enjoy how well-chosen cask finishes can enhance rather than mask a distillery's foundation.
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Darkness! Tobermory 17 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is a 17-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 50.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Tobermory's 17-year-old single malt finishes in a compact 50-litre oloroso cask, which intensifies the interaction between wood and spirit despite the brief finishing period. The unpeated Island character mingles with layers of dried fruit, chocolate, and warming spice from the sherry influence, creating surprising depth without overwhelming the base spirit. The mouthfeel is rich and slightly glossy, with a finish that blends maritime character and sherried sweetness. This appeals to those who enjoy how well-chosen cask finishes can enhance rather than mask a distillery's foundation.
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