An incredible 1968 Tomintoul aged for approximately 44 years. Aged in refill sherry hogsheads until 2012, where it was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail at 45.5% vol, as part of their fantastic Rare Old series.
Tasting Notes
Tomintoul 1968 Rare Old Tasting Notes
AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Subtle Sherry influences with hints of marzipan and milk chocolate. A touch of beeswax polish develops with fresh fruit aromas; ripe banana, peach and lemon.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Chilli spice initially with honey, orange zest and gooseberry flavours. These combine with a lingering menthol and peppermint edge.
AROMA WITH WATER
Sweet with citrus aromas, treacle, orange and lemon. Peppermint and tobacco notes develop with a trace of sugared almonds.
TASTE WITH WATER
Sweet and creamy with strawberry, raspberry and milk chocolate. A slight nuttiness develops; almonds and Brazil nuts.