Tobermory 17 Years Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%

Seventeen years on Oloroso sherry does something to a whisky. On Mull, time has been allowed to work slowly, and the result is dark and mature.

Expert's description

Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% is a Single Malt Island Whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 55,9%.

Tobermory keeps only two cask types in regular rotation – bourbon and sherry – which makes fully sherry-matured releases like this one a rare variation in the range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy berries and festive christmas spice.

Palate

Dark sherry sweetness with cinnamon and roasted nuts.

Finish

Long and warming with a late sherry dryness.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Malt Island Whisky
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 55,9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2004

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Maritime · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

This 17-year-old expression was distilled in 2004 and has lain fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks ever since – an unusually long single-cask maturation for Tobermory.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%

What does Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% taste like?

On the nose you meet juicy berries and festive Christmas spice. The palate offers dark sherry sweetness with cinnamon and roasted nuts, while the finish gives long and warming with a late sherry dryness.

What role does the cask play in Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%?

The cask, Oloroso sherry casks, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% best?

Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help open it up at higher cask strength.

Does Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% be stored?

Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% is best kept upright or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle keeps its quality for several years if stored correctly.

What defines the Tobermory behind Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%?

This 17-year-old expression was distilled in 2004 and has lain fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks ever since – an unusually long single-cask maturation for Tobermory.