Tomintoul 1968 / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail
ABV (Strength)
45.5
Cask Type
Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Cask Number
RO/12/06
Distillery
Tomintoul
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Bottle Size
70cl
No. of Bottles
342
Bottling Date
2012
Region
Speyside
Country
Scotland
Series
Rare Old
Style
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage
1968
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Tomintoul 1968 Rare Old Tasting Notes
AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Subtle Sherry influences with hints of marzipan and milk chocolate. A touch of beeswax polish develops with fresh fruit aromas; ripe banana, peach and lemon.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Chilli spice initially with honey, orange zest and gooseberry flavours. These combine with a lingering menthol and peppermint edge.
AROMA WITH WATER
Sweet with citrus aromas, treacle, orange and lemon. Peppermint and tobacco notes develop with a trace of sugared almonds.
TASTE WITH WATER
Sweet and creamy with strawberry, raspberry and milk chocolate. A slight nuttiness develops; almonds and Brazil nuts.