Tobermory, the only distillery on the Isle of Mull, is nestled in an idyllic green setting on the Isle of Hebrides. Founded in 1798 by John Sinclair as Ledaig (pronounced led-chigg; Gaelic for 'safe haven'), it is one of Scotland's oldest commercial distilleries. Its history is as colorful as the beach promenade, buffeted by change, financial difficulties and several closures. It's only since 1993 - the year it became part of Burn Stewart Distillers - that this precious jewel has begun to thrive again. In its warehouses, listed as historic monuments, award-winning whiskies are aged to perfection.
Nose - Heather Honey with hints of cinnamon and toffee bonbon. Very subtle hints of peat smoke.
Palate - Creamy vanilla spice gives way to more overt smoky charcoal notes, especially with the addition of water. Smoke doesn’t dominate and is balanced by the sweet honey and spice flavours.
Finish - Full bodied, silky mouth feel with a dry, tangy and lingering aftertaste, coupled with delicious spice notes.
Nose: Glendronach Ode to the Embers reveals rich, complex aromas of red fruits, honey, vanilla and toasted oak. Feel: On the palate, this 8-year-old single malt offers an oily, velvety texture with notes of caramel, dried fruit, cinnamon and licorice. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering flavors of candied fruit, dark chocolate and burnt wood.
Nose: Sweet notes of sherry, malted caramel, fruit (apricot and peach) and a hint of honey.
Mouth: The complexity of the nose is confirmed. Slightly woody flavor punctuated by hints of harshness which, combined with notes of vanilla and caramel, offer pleasant interactions while offering remarkable balance.
Nose: Six Isles n.a. whisky reveals peaty, marine aromas typical of Scotland's Islay region. Feel: On the palate, this blended malt reveals notes of smoke, salt and spice, characteristic of Islay whiskies. Finish: The finish of Six Isles n.a. is long and persistent, leaving peaty, saline flavors on the palate.
Nose: Waxes, oils, cereals and buttery notes combine with baked apple, starchy fabrics and hints of fatty olive oil. Very easy, rich and full of raw, malty ingredients.
Mouth: Classic and full-bodied, lots of oily sweetness and wax, balanced by green and yellow fruits and cereals.
Finish: Long, warm, peppery, cereal, green fruits with some floral notes.
Nose: Notes of fruit, orange and citrus, floral, woody with vanilla and spice.
Mouth: Sweet orange and citrus, creamy caramel, vanilla with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove.