A 15-year-old single cask, single malt Scotch whisky from Tomintoul. This Speysider matured in oak barrels, before finishing in a first-fill Calavdos cask

Age: 15 Year Old

ABV: 55.1%

Region: Speyside

Grain: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Cask: 2nd Fill Sherry Butt, finished in 1st fill Calvados Cask

Distillery: Tomintoul Distillery

Tasting Notes:

Nose: You’d expect apple but this is almost overwhelming, from opening the bottle to the first pour the air is filled with the scent of somewhat Granny Smith apple, lychee, apple compote. Once the apple has had its way, it disappears to leave a surprisingly light, white floral note with a touch of barley sugar and almond flan, leather and linseed oil.

Palate: Again apple, but this time layers of sweet apple, caramelised in butter and served with toffee; peached pear - delightfully sweet, a with touch of clove rock, key lime pie and lemon, cardamon and a touch of red spice.

Finish: A brief, powerful explosion of anise, crunchy apple, lemon drizzle, and oak that develops into a long, clean earthy finish that linger peculiarly at the back of the palate, tickling the throat, with a touch of cedar and tobacco.