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Свежий фруктовый профиль из-под бурбона (жёлтые фрукты, ананас, ваниль, мёд, лёгкая морская минеральность); хвалят лёгкость и питкость, критикуют нетипичность для Tobermory, простоту и дубовость во вкусе. Оценки согласованны около 86.
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В аромате доминируют жёлтые и садовые фрукты — персик, спелая груша, абрикос, ананас, банан, цитрусы, — с ванилью, мёдом, цветочными и сеновыми нотами, лёгкой минеральностью и морской свежестью, характерными для выдержки в бывших бурбоновых бочках. Вкус лёгкий и сладкий: мёд, ирис, сироп, жёлтые фрукты, перец, шелковистая маслянистая текстура; послевкусие средней длины, тёплое, с мёдом, фруктами, дубом и лёгкой солоноватостью. Хвалят гармоничный, свежий и питкий характер, шелковистость, раскрытие с каплей воды; критикуют избыток дуба и упрощение во вкусе на фоне более сильного аромата, нехватку сложности и завышенную цену (~115–120 €).
Опытные ревьюеры оценивают напиток стабильно в диапазоне 84–88 и отмечают нетипичность: это более мейнстримный, гладкий Tobermory без фирменной «грязноватой» минерально-кожаной характерности, с лучшим ароматом и более простым вкусом с перебором дуба. Остальные оценки шире разбросаны (от 80 до 90): восторженные отзывы подчёркивают экзотические фрукты и долгое выверенное послевкусие, тогда как более сдержанные называют его крепким, но заурядным «стандартным» виски, которому не хватает сложности и характера дистиллерии. В целом расхождение невелико, консенсус держится около 85–87 при общем признании качественной, но не выдающейся работы бурбоновой бочки.
Rather easy drinkable and good but not a very typical Tobermory, definitely more mainstream
| Нос |
89 |
Yellow fruits, peach, ripe pear, pineapple, little mango, banana, little honey, also some citrus fruits, blond orange, little lemony, vanilla, cookie dough - really not bad |
| Вкус |
88 |
Little oily and sirupy, good sweetness, more yellow fruits, little vanilla, little spicy, little floral, pepper, little honey, hints of dry hay |
| Финиш |
87 |
Medium long, warm, little fruity and spicy |
Tobermory Session: 2022.09.06. https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/129707/tobermory-12-year-old 84- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/92200/tobermory-12-year-old 83+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/84332/tobermory-18-year-old 86- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/194642/tobermory-2008-mswd 84- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/120145/tobermory-2008-nss 85+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/118946/tobermory-batch-6-tbwc 88- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192210/tobermory-1995-nss 90- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/92727/ledaig-batch-3-tbwc 88+
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Mineral, quite fruity, pears, toffee, white pepper, not bad at all
a bright yellow, new barrels? First wet hay, Meadow, but also fruit. Especially apricot. Some honey, bananas. The aroma looks young and fresh. Really good! In the mouth it becomes stronger, now develops woody aromas. However, the nose remains fruity. Now he makes himself now seems older, more mature, more intense. wood and honey. A very tasty drop. Very nicely done!
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Light, floral, fruity, yellow, spring.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Pretty clear and straight forward. Apple with vanilla, later also pear. Very round in the mouth. A bit stale in the finish at the beginning, but gets much better after the 3rd sip. 81-85 – Wow, really good one
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Nose-86; Taste-86; Finish-87.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
A pleasant floral whisky with a strong woody influence on the palate, the aroma is the best here - very varied and harmoniously composed, the taste / finish with some excess of oak looks much simpler.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Soft and indulgent vanilla, egg flan, candied citrus, exotic fruits, pineapple, papaya, almond brioche, lemon tart, a hint of minerality, gypsum, limestone, quartz. Melted butter, toast dipped in sugared milk, Aix calissons. Sunflower oil. On the palate, honey mixed with rose water, almond milk, coconut ball. Almost non-existent spices. Very long finish, controlled from start to finish, shortbread biscuits. Earthy notes, fruit cake, yellow plums, candied bananas. Beaten egg whites. This is an excellent product, exactly how I like aging in unpeated Bourbon barrels, full of exotic fruits and with a slight coastal freshness. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/06/tobermory-18-yo-2016.html
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, often available from independent bottlers, often sherry-heavy - or very popular in the peaty, smoky version as Ledaig. This is an 18 year old distillery bottling from the ex-bourbon cask, the color is correspondingly straw yellow. And the price for the bottle is around €120 in autumn 2021. It's good that there are samples... glen-efze.de
Blind tasting Nose: Fresh, fruity. Tangy limes. Vanilla. Some salt and coastal flair. Some menthol. Freshly mown meadow. Classic ex-bourbon barrel nose. Smells kind of Irish. Mouth: Strong attack. Becomes a little sweeter. Strong malt flavors. Lemon lollipop. Oak is definitely involved, but still seems rather lively. Finish: Relatively short finish. Becomes a little spicier towards the end. Butter cookies with lemon icing. But it's still not really remembered. Conclusion: Standard Sipper. Okay, but it doesn't blow me away.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Balanced Malt, yummy, nothing in the foreground, but no Burner
| Нос |
87 |
Nose: Typical fresh, fruity ex-bourbon. Orchard fruit, apples, peaches, citrus fruits, ripe banana, vanilla, yeast cake with crumble and fruit, honey, flowers. Very nicely arranged aroma. 87.00 |
| Вкус |
86 |
Taste: Light, sweet, toffee, honey, yellow sweet fruits, peach, apricot, syrup, pears, sugar syrup, pepper. 86.00 |
| Финиш |
86 |
Finish: Medium long, honey, sugar, fruit, tart fruit, bitter citrus, wood, slightly warming, salty, pepper. 86.00 |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Complex but dyes with a time overall okay for the price but nothing more :)
| Нос |
85 |
apple cake, apple compote, grape, tangerine, vanilla, tuna can, wood dust |
| Вкус |
80 |
salty, sour (vomit), floral, herbal |
| Финиш |
80 |
sour, tangerine, dust, pepper, orange |
| Нос |
84 |
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| Вкус |
86 |
Good notes of ex-bourbon maturation. Surprisingly cereal at first, then fresh citrus, sweet honey, sweet pastry. With water: that limestone aroma and dust come out and cereals again. |
| Финиш |
85 |
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нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 92 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
with water: adds a nice herbal note, also a little more sweetness, it clearly gains with a few drops of water Conclusion: a wonderful bourbon cask stored whisky, especially with a little water, the finish is really great, the silky mouthfeel also convinces me, only the nose is maybe a little too weak. All in all, however, too expensive at around EUR 115.00
| Нос |
86 |
A lot of pineapple with a light tobermory dirt (leather, mineral earth), vanilla, honey, orange peel, grain, subtle oak notes and a little anise |
| Вкус |
88 |
Great start with a silky creaminess, light fruits (apple, pineapple and a little pear), caramel, honey, oak spice, subtle vanilla |
| Финиш |
88 |
Medium length, very pleasant with vanilla, biscuit dough, fruit and honey, pure liquorice aromas and a little clove from the oak |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
Tobermory tasting 21.02.2025 Tobermory 12 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/129707/tobermory-12-year-old 84 Tobermory 18 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/129707/tobermory-12-year-old 86+ Tobermory 1994 Ch7 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/221627 88 +1 Ledaig 2005 SV https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/90512/ledaig-2005-sv 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Not very complex, but tasty if you like light fruits. Nice influence from the bourbon barrel. But the complexity is missing Maybe the Tobermory influence is missing. If it were cheaper (maybe a maximum of 90 €), then there would be a buy recommendation.
| Нос |
85 |
Lots of honey and vanilla. Some alcohol. Some lemon cheesecake. Light fruits, especially honeydew melon. A minimal sea note can be seen. Especially pineapple (reminds me of Haribo). |
| Вкус |
85 |
Pineapple and the bright fruits come through. Some marzipan. |
| Финиш |
82 |
Sweet and a little salty. The pineapple is there too. Then becomes dry. |
Tasted on July 13, 2025 in Bernau am Chiemsee.
In the aroma, light, fruity, honey, vanilla whisky. The typical character of bourbon barrels, which I personally like very much and wash... In taste, it is also light, fresh, fruity and honey-sweet whisky. Shame about the price tag...
I have explored the peat side of Tobermory distillery during the last 2 years. Now it is time to do the same with the non-peated expressions from the guys from Mull.
| Нос |
89 |
A candy store in a bottle. Or should I say tropical fruitiness from Mull? Whatever; it is what it is. The bourbon cask does its job. This reminds me of the fruity side of Benrinnes and maybe Inchmurrin. Same trick; same excellent result. Vanilla all over the place. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Things turn to musty and dusty. Coastal flavors, initially sweetness/fruitiness again, but it is immediately superseded by mild spices |
| Финиш |
86 |
Long finish with long lasting spiciness. Pretty dry finish. In the far end touches of vanilla return. Conclusion: pretty good, but the price is way too high. In case the fruitiness had stayed more up front in the taste and finish, this would have been a stunning dram. At least imho. |
Delicious Tobermory. I like the pure bourbon cask maturations from those with a bit of age. The UA at that age, for example, I think it's better. In terms of price, I am a tick, even if I think the PLV is better here than the 18 Grant that I tasted before. The 3% more make a difference. Nice drink!
| Нос |
88 |
Nice cereal on the nose. Vanilla, delicate wood and a bit of earth. With time and hand warmth, unmistakable Tobermory. The 18 years are very harmonious without being boring. I like it. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Compared to the recently tried Grant 18, this one has more ommmph. The 46.3 percent are good for the malt. Perfect drinking strength. Aromatic continuation of the nose. Bananas, vanilla, grain and wood. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Long finish and here again marked by the grain notes. On the other hand, he's a little bit too bitter for me. |
| Нос |
87 |
A generous dose of candy (wine gum) and vanilla. Fruit makes an appearance with pear, pineapple, coconut, and applesauce. |
| Вкус |
86 |
Wine gums, honey, pepper, vanilla, lime, pineapple juice and applesauce. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Maximum medium length. Wine gums and vanilla, accompanied by a slight bitterness. It leaves the mouth with a drying finish. Nice whisky, but perhaps it tastes a little younger than its actual age. |
With two-thirds fill level and 1 year of ventilation, he finally reaches a point where he likes it in the end. Back then I filled up a fresh sample for comparison and as a result we have two completely different malts. Insane.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
| Нос |
87 |
Fat, buttered, fresh, slightly minty, fruity. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Fruity, iodized, maritime, chocolate. |
| Финиш |
86 |
On the wood, dry, peppery |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
| Нос |
88 |
Fresh apples, vanilla, melon, grassy notes... |
| Вкус |
85 |
Yummy... apples, vanilla pudding. A little oak. |
| Финиш |
84 |
Dry oak with salty notes on the back... not very long finish. Solid, similar to the 12. Too expensive for what is offered. |
smooth, soft, vanilla, grassy, butter
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Tobermory matured in bourbon casks, Tobermory - typical Tobermory deliciousness.
| Нос |
89 |
Apple pie, a little banana, grapefruit and vanilla. |
| Вкус |
88 |
Green apples, vanilla ice cream, seaweed and gummy candies. |
| Финиш |
91 |
Long. |
Delicious! Not totally complex, but I could drink this whisky very regularly, it's just very pleasant.
| Нос |
88 |
Sour apple, lemon, mineral, sweet pineapple. Something reminds me of the smell of a fair that is in the air when you walk past the candy stalls, maybe something like candied nuts. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Sweet, mineral, pineapple, light wood notes, a bit peppery, nice and spicy |
| Финиш |
88 |
Wood comes to the fore, egg yolk (I first got this association with a whisky). Again sweet and spicy. Licorice. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Clean and elegant, with soft aromas of vanilla an pineapple. Nice experience, even if I would have expected something more from my first 18 y.o. from one of my favorite distilleries. Lacking a bit of character, but the overall feeling has been positive nonetheless.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
tasting 2024 3/26 Nose- Powdery, stone fruit, pear first, apple later, acid pineapple-like feel, corn syrup, barley sweet. It's just a typical bourbon cask smell. Nothing stands out. Personally, I thought a lot about balveine 12 single barrel At first, it felt a little like corn syrup, and it felt like the sweetness of barley, but over time, it became more like fruit. Taste. - Apple, barley, honey water, fruit, stone fruits, It's bright in general. It's amazing that the smell is stronger than you think, but it doesn't taste good. Unusually, the powdery feel is quite restrained. It's like fruit honey water. Finish- Bright flowers. Some barley scent. Short but not bad. It feels like fruit essence are passing by after scanning them.
| Нос |
90 |
Vanilla and floral, sweet-malty with honey and maritime |
| Вкус |
85 |
Soft and filling the mouth. Again the flowers (a bit grassy, flower meadow), then some honey and oak. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Short to medium length and becoming dry, damp wood, slightly salty and something fresh like mint or black tea. |
Vanilla, sweet fruits, flowers, heather.
The best among ex bourbon whiskies. Mega complex, full bodied great 18 y.o. expression. Limited release , grab it if it still available.