Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 years old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7%

Amontillado is a sherry style rarely used alone for finishing. Lady of the Glen found a cask where it made all the difference.

Expert's description

Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Ex-bourbon hogshead #19A with first-fill Amontillado sherry finish and bottled at 55,7%.

This single cask was drawn from hogshead #19A with a first-fill Amontillado finish, yielding 251 bottles at full cask strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ginger and dried apricot.

Palate

Spiced sherry sweetness at full cask strength.

Finish

Long and warming.

Specifications

Name: Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7%
Distillery: Tomintoul
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 55,7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon hogshead #19A with first-fill Amontillado sherry finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2005
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 251
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Amontillado sherry sits stylistically between the light Fino and the dark Oloroso, giving whisky a more nutty than fruity sweetness.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7%

What does Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% taste like?

On the nose you meet ginger and dried apricot. The palate offers spiced sherry sweetness at full cask strength, while the finish gives long and warming.

What role does the cask play in Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7%?

The cask, Ex-bourbon hogshead #19A with first-fill Amontillado sherry finish, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

Is Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% worth the money?

Yes, the price reflects the rarity, cask type and the distillery's reputation, and the whisky delivers a character to match.

What glass suits Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% best?

Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% 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 Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% be stored?

Tomintoul 2005/2020 Lady of the Glen 15 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 55,7% 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.