Name: Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5
Brand: Tomintoul
Price: 95.70 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 taste like?

Accepted Answer

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 is characterised by Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood notes. Distilled at Tomintoul in October 2004 and aged 13 years in a single Oloroso sherry butt, this cask-strength Speyside (59.2% ABV) was bottled in September 2018 with just 858 bottles released.

Question 2

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 sweet?

Accepted Answer

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 has some sweetness (53/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 is a challenging dram with and high ABV (59.2%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 costs £95.7 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 59.2% ABV, Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5?

Accepted Answer

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5?

Accepted Answer

Serve Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £95.7 for Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5.

Question 11

Is Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £95.7 for Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5.

Question 12

How does Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 compare to Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s?

Accepted Answer

Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 and Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Tomintoul 13 Year Old Sherry Cask #OS5 is complex and layered, while Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is known for Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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