G&M Rare Old Tomintoul 1968

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Filled into Refill Sherry Hogsheads in 1968, the whisky was bottled in 2012 after 44 years at 45.5%. Only 3 bottles are coming to KWM.

Producer's Tasting Note

"Aroma 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 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. Body Medium. Finish Long; sweet and creamy."

About Tomintoul Distillery (Courtesy Gordon Macphail)

"Tomintoul distillery was founded by the whisky broking firms W&S Strong and Hay & MacLeod, and despite being over 50 years old, is one of the newer Speyside distilleries having opened in 1964. The operation, based on the banks of the River Avon, just south of Glenlivet, grew quickly and in 1974 the number of stills had doubled from two to four, when it first came to market as a single malt in its own right."

700 ml