Slightly more grainy and less fruity than I remember.
Michael Jackson
Tomintoul
Brand
Tomintoul
Bottler
16 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
16
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Bread fresh out of the oven.
Palate: Lean, firm, grainy. Bread with dried fruits, specially candied orange peels. Welsh tea bread.
Finish: Sweet. Expressive. Orange flower water.
Comment: Slightly more grainy and less fruity than I remember.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Nutty (hazelnut) with dry bracken/heather and cereal. Water brings out grassiness, a touch of syrup and green fern.
Palate: Soft to start. Rounded with butterscotch and nutmeg. Light, dry.
Finish: Spicy.
Comment: Very soft. Just lacking a little grip.
Score: 7.3
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