Tobermory 21 YO

ReviewsScotchTobermory

Oct 7

Written By David Levine

Tobermory Distillery

Isle of Mull, Single Malt Scotch

53.8% ABV/107.6 Proof

21 YO in Manzanilla Sherry Cask

Eye: Amber honey, medium rim and legs.

Nose: Oloroso sherry, tons of dried figs, dates, and chocolate. Some spices, especially cinnamon. Raisins, too.

Palate: Same as the nose, plus some nuttiness. Dried fruit and chocolate all over, with grape sweetness towards the end. Mouthfeel is coating and viscous, carrying the chocolate covered cherries everywhere in your mouth.

Finish: Finish is long and continues the chocolate and dried fruit party with a bit of orange zest. Keeps going and going.

Overall: Each part is great, but the finish is mind-blowing. This is easily one of the best Scotches I’ve ever had, even if it leans towards dessert.

Rating: 8.3

10 | Insurpassable | Nothing Else Comes Close (Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel)

9 | Incredible | Extraordinary (GTS, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518 and B520)

8 | Excellent | Exceptional (12+YO MGP Bourbon, Highland Park Single Barrels)

7 | Great | Well above average (Blanton’s Original, Old Weller Antique, Booker’s)

6 | Very Good | Better than average (Four Roses Small Batch Select, Knob Creek 14+ YO Picks)

5 | Good | Good, solid, ordinary (Elijah Craig Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond)

4 | Sub-par | Many things I’d rather have (A.D. Laws Four Grain, Compass Box “Oak Cross”)

3 | Bad | Flawed (Iron Smoke Bourbon, Balcones)

2 | Poor | Forced myself to drink it (Buckshee Bourbon and Rye)

1 | Disgusting | Drain pour (Virginia Distilling Co. Cider Cask)