December 16th, 2009

Review: Tomintoul 33 year old

John Hansell

I just realized that it’s been a few day since I posted up a review. Here’s a new one, launching in the U.S. in 2010.

Tomintoul 33-Year-old_2009Tomintoul, 33 year old, 43%, $290
Younger Tomintoul whiskies are fairly straight-forward, unassuming whiskies. Older expressions show more depth. What they all seem to have is a remarkable balance. Moreover, this whisky and its predecessor, the 27 year old, are surprisingly delicate and nimble for their age. This is an elegant whisky, with a toffee foundation, creamy vanilla, nougat, light summer fruits, a kiss of molasses and gentle spice (cinnamon, mocha). Soft finish. Very pleasing.

Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 89

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December 7th, 2009

New Tomintoul 33 year old

John Hansell

This is just in from Lorne Mackillop of Angus Dundee Distillers:

Tomintoul 33-Year-old_2009We are launching in 2010 in the USA a new 33 Year Old expression at 43% alcohol, in a new package. It is already available in Europe. This whisky comes from casks that have been specially selected to ensure that the wood characteristics have not overpowered the naturally “gentle” whisky that is natural style of “Tomintoul”.
 
Availability will be quite limited, and it is expected to retail at around $290 per 750ml bottle.

The 27 Year Old “Tomintoul” will not be re-made.

Lorne is a master balancing a whisky’s flavors, so I don’t expect this whisky to be over-woody (or over-anything for that matter.) I’m looking forward to trying it. I liked the 27 year old, which this whisky is replacing.

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