Tobermory 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13190) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Tobermory
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £81.69
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- This unpeated Tobermory from the Isle of Mull was distilled in July 1996 and spent 20 years maturing in a refill hogshead before Hunter Laing bottled it in 2017, yielding just 242 bottles from cask 13190. As an ex-bourbon vessel, the cask allowed the spirit's maritime character to develop alongside orchard fruit and subtle oak influence. The extended aging in refill wood creates a delicate, nuanced profile without excessive wood dominance. A rare opportunity to explore an older, unpeated island malt from a transitional era of Scottish whisky.
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Tobermory 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13190) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Tobermory (Island, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, vanilla, honey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This unpeated Tobermory from the Isle of Mull was distilled in July 1996 and spent 20 years maturing in a refill hogshead before Hunter Laing bottled it in 2017, yielding just 242 bottles from cask 13190. As an ex-bourbon vessel, the cask allowed the spirit's maritime character to develop alongside orchard fruit and subtle oak influence. The extended aging in refill wood creates a delicate, nuanced profile without excessive wood dominance. A rare opportunity to explore an older, unpeated island malt from a transitional era of Scottish whisky.
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