On the twenty-second day of the Dramcalendar, we have the Tobermory 1994, bottled by Wilson & Morgan as part of their ‘Barrel Selection’ bottling series.

Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:	Tobermory 1994
Bottler:	Wilson & Morgan
Bottling series:	Barrel Selection
Vintage:	1994
Bottled:	2013
Age:	18 Years Old
Category:	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery:	Tobermory
Cask Type:	Finish in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt
Cask Number:	5046
Number of bottles:	609
Strength:	54.3% Vol.

Nose

Ah yes, undoubtedly a Tobermory. Minerals, earth, forest floor and wet leaves. Also malt and hints of citrus fruits. Nuts, caramelized raisins and unpopped popcorn.

Taste

Full-bodied, creamy and buttery with a slightly spicy punch. The sherry is more noticeable now. Dried Oranges, raisins, figs and nuts. Vanilla and lots of honey in the background.

Finish

Very long. Warming and spicy.

Overall

The sherry influence is rather subtle but adds the little something extra. One of the more approachable Tobermory bottlings I had so far.

Score: 83 / 100