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Херес-подобный, но на самом деле винный Tobermory: вино из красной бочки даёт вишню, сливу, тёмный шоколад и солёные морские ноты поверх узнаваемого характера дистиллята. Опытные хвалят баланс и то, что бочка не забивает спирт; отдельные оценщики находят вкус беднее аромата и излишнюю танинность.
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В аромате доминируют ноты красного вина и тёмных фруктов — вишня, вишня в тёмном шоколаде, слива, изюм, финики, красная смородина и клюква, дополненные ванилью, молочным шоколадом, табаком, сигарной коробкой и характерной для дистиллерии солоноватостью с намёком на морской бриз. Вкус маслянистый, местами с лёгкой кислинкой: тёмный шоколад, какао, дубовая бочка, сливы, тёмные ягоды, чёрная смородина, специи (имбирь, корица, перец), солёная морская брызга и сливочные, почти дрожжевые тона. Послевкусие средней и большой длины — тёмный шоколад, какао, сушёные фрукты, засахаренная вишня, миндаль и грецкий орех, у некоторых с заметной танинной горчинкой.
Опытные оценщики довольно согласованы (в основном 88–89) и сходятся в том, что винная бочка добавляет бархатистости и фруктовости, не заглушая узнаваемый характер Tobermory/Ledaig — «красная элегантность» с сохранённым ядром дистиллята, хорошо выстроенный и сбалансированный образец, которому иногда нужен час в бокале, чтобы усмирить активную бочку. Остальные разбросаны шире (86–91): часть в восторге от безупречной ароматики и выдающихся фруктовых нот во вкусе, тогда как критики отмечают, что обольстительный аромат не находит продолжения во вкусе — не хватает фруктов, проступают перечность, танинность и лёгкая горечь, а за такую цену результат не убеждает. Возраст при этом почти не читается, а древесные ноты, вопреки годам, выражены слабо.
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Dark, mahogany color. Oily structure.
| Нос |
91 |
Rich and pleasant. Strongly winey nose. Lots of red fruit. Dried fruit. Cherries, cherries in dark chocolate. Plums. Nałęczowska plum. Hungarian plums. Dark grapes. Raisins. Even dates. Red jellies. Red candies. Saltiness in the background. Light vanilla. Milk chocolate. Cranberries, red currants. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Dark chocolate. Oak barrel. Plums. Dark berries. Blueberries. Red fruits. Red currant. Spices. Ginger. Cinnamon. Quite an oily structure. Lots of barrel and cocoa. Slight saltiness. More fruit, more cherries on the second sip. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Dark chocolate. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Dried fruit. Almonds. Walnut. Walnut shell. Less bitterness after the second sip. Medium-long finish. |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A cask of red wine, still carrying that strong artichoke aroma characteristic of this distillery, with candied fruit to enhance the sauce With its aromas of red fruit, wood, and salt, Ledaig isn't 'far' after all. The mouth opens onto the basket of orchard fruits, then becomes more exotic, a beautiful blend due to the wine barrel? caramel and dark chocolate with dry wood A fairly long finish, fruit and malt, spices at the end on the edge of the tongue, and lots of well-candied fruit.
The wine barrels bring velvety and mellow notes, dried dates, bananas, and delicately toasted wood. It's slightly vinous, but there's a nice balance. Redcurrants and pomegranates, goji berries, dark tobacco, salted butter caramel. On the palate, it's oily, but also slightly acidic. The fruits are a little less remarkable, softened by delicate oak and salty notes. Black berries, very ripe peaches, measured spices. Quite a long finish without being explosive, dark chocolate, dried fruits, apricots, candied cherries, walnuts, and hazelnuts. Another little coastal touch. Sea spray. The wine barrels bring fruitiness and velvetiness without tarnishing the distillate, the whole thing is rather well mastered, it's a great catch for amateurs. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/10/tobermory-1995-art-of-maturation.html
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Very nice! Still recognizable Tobermory character—no fruit mush, but red elegance with a distillery core.
| Нос |
89 |
(88,5) |
| Вкус |
88 |
(88,5) |
| Финиш |
88 |
(87,5) |
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
It's a great way to keep yourself occupied!
| Нос |
87 |
Red currants |
| Вкус |
89 |
Nutty, slightly creamy |
| Финиш |
88 |
Pleasant cellar mustiness |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Bottle has been open for a few weeks. Now comes the first evaluation Conclusion: Despite the age, wood notes are virtually unnoticeable. The red wine barrel isn't dominant, but it adds a special kick to the nose and palate.
| Нос |
91 |
Fruity, wine-acidic notes. Plums, mineral, salty, Roasted aromas, tobacco, slightly perfumed (just a hint) Cigar box, butter, |
| Вкус |
90 |
Spicy start, sweet, creamy/oily followed by salty sea spray Dark berries, black currant, buttery yeast (almost reminiscent of a braided bread dough) |
| Финиш |
89 |
Long-lasting yeast flavor, butter, roasted aromas. Salty spray. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
A beguiling nose that is not really fulfilled on the palate. Not a bad stuff, but not at this price.
| Нос |
90 |
Floral, aromatic, fruity - a beguiling scent that you'll want to bathe in for a long time. |
| Вкус |
87 |
The palate then brings you back to reality, not a bad one, admittedly, but not with the euphoria you felt before. Creamy at first, but not enough fruit, then more pepper and spiciness come into play. A bit nutty and chocolatey. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Medium length, little complexity, slightly mineral, the age is not noticeable. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
The third whisky in a flight of five drams matured in red wine. An intriguing dram that doesn't yet betray its age on the nose. However, this is clearly evident on the palate. The nose is immediately greeted with tart apple rings. Initially, there are some tropical notes, especially pineapple. Woodruff, grapes, pear with cranberries, plum, orange, and wine vinegar are also present. A coastal influence is also noticeable: a slight saltiness, a touch of sea breeze, and salted caramel. A lovely, aged oakiness develops immediately on the palate. Red wine is rather light, but prominently present. I find notes of apple, nougat, chocolate, plum, salt, and red grapes. All with a beautiful intensity and warmth.
Barrel and distillate both present, but a bit prickly for the strength and a bit tannic.
| Нос |
89 |
Dark fruits, especially cherries comes to mind, plums, resins, some red apples the back ground |
| Вкус |
88 |
Bitter-sweet, dark fruits, chocolate, coffee, berries... |
| Финиш |
88 |
Tannic, bitter-sweet with dark fruits and dark chocolate and some berries |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
| Нос |
89 |
Dried fruit, spices, noble wood, basket of red berries, buttercream, canned peaches. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Bright, sweet with a nice acidity. Berry mix, tropical fruits, custard, canned peaches, wood, spicy spices. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Lasting. Milk chocolate, red berries, spicy spices, ginger, woody. |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A wonderful Tobermory with a 12-year red wine cask finish. The dram is elegant, offers a wealth of aromas, and invites you to linger. A top-class whisky.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Finally, a Tobermory that can really convince. The aromas are flawless throughout and the wine barrel does not overwhelm the distillate, which can sometimes happen with Murray McDavid. The fruity notes on the tongue are outstanding. If you like the character of Tobermory and don't mind it being aged in wine barrels, you can buy this without hesitation.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
It needs time in glass to tame the active barrel. After an hour, it becomes very well balanced.
| Нос |
90 |
Initially: fruits, berries, salinity. Resembles Bunnahabhain. After an hour: strawberries, gooseberries, wet stones, wet basement. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Initially: fruitiness, new oak (wood, pepper). Some salinity. Age is not really noticeable. After an hour: fruitiness, Tobermory funk. Less oaky, but some new wood notes remain. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Long, but quite weak. Fruit marmalade. |