Tormore Old Version 12 years old Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

Two extra years in cask may sound like a detail, but at Tormore it brings a clear shift toward more body. This 12 year old "Old Version" is a bottle for those who enjoy the story behind it as much as the dram itself.

The expert's description

Tormore 12 år Old Version Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 43% is a Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is an earlier bottling of Tormore's 12 year old, filled in the older 75 cl bottle size the distillery used before moving to the 70 cl standard. The style is classic Speyside without a stated cask type, but with a clear extra body from the additional years in cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, toasted almond and ripe apples.

Palate

Full-bodied with caramel and a hint of spiced wood.

Finish

Medium length with warm spice and a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Tormore 12 år Old Version Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Tormore
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 75 CL
Edition: Discontinued edition

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Fruity

Did you know?

The older 75 cl bottle size used for this release was common across the Scotch whisky industry until the mid-1990s, when the EU standard of 70 cl gradually took over.

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Frequently asked questions about Tormore 12 år Old Version Single Pure Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

What is Tormore 12 Year Old Old Version?

It is an earlier bottling of Tormore's 12 year old Single Pure Speyside Malt, bottled at 43% in an older 75cl bottle.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers honey and toasted almond, the palate is full-bodied with caramel, and the finish is medium length with warm spice.

Why is the bottle 75cl instead of 70cl?

This release dates from a period when 75cl was the standard bottle size in the Scotch whisky industry, before the EU standard of 70cl became the norm.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, with a few drops of water if you want to open up the spice notes.

What defines Tormore's 12 year old style?

Compared to the 10 year old, the 12 year old has more body and spice from the additional years in cask.

Is Tormore 12 Year Old Old Version discontinued?

Yes, it is an earlier version of the bottling, no longer part of Tormore's current core range.