Tributes to 'courteous courageous and delightfully mischievous' Terry Wogan after his death at the age of 77". The National . Retrieved 1 December 2017. Overall: A tasty, easygoing malt that has been murdered by the addition of far too much water. By God, this should be 46% at least. The fact that it has been waterlogged – indeed, drowned at 40% ABV – should be ruled a crime against Man and Whisky. For shame. For what it’s worth, it’s a sight better than the Tomintoul 10-year, and definitely worth the extra cash if you’re one of the two or three Tomintoul fans out there. (Cue the two or three angry comments.) Regeneration efforts [ edit ] The Malt Whisky Trail Map; Tomintoul is located close to Glenlivet The Whisky Castle (2004) Main Street, Tomintoul (2007) The Hotel Square

Thoughts: This does feel like a step-up from the 16-year-old although they are very much cut from the same cloth. The 21-year-old has that little bit of depth that only comes from a lengthy period in oak. There’s a tannic note that runs through the whole experience. The nose in particular is pleasantly complex though the palate can’t quite live up to its promise. Water opened things up a little but some weight and mouthfeel was lost as a result. A pleasant if somewhat predictable example of a mature Speyside.

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Smell: The nose is quite typical for an older Speyside single malt. It’s malty with caramel, toffee and butterscotch. It has a varnish / solvent note very similar to that found in the 16-year-old. In fact the whole experience feels like a natural progression from the previous dram. Some nice baking spices like cinnamon and ginger. Cumin seeds. Honey and digestive biscuits. There’s wee flashes of some interesting berry top notes. Citrus. Red apples. Due to its location within the Cairngorms Dark Sky Park, Tomintoul is an ideal place to while away long winter nights stargazing and dreaming. There are also various self-catered options, from small cottages to houses and steadings. The Old Pine Yurt is a more unique way that allows you to connect with nature. Something that is worth mentioning, however: Tomintoul is the proud employer of one of the Scotch whisky industry’s longest serving Master Distillers. Robert Fleming joined the company in 1990 and for more than thirty years he has guided the production of the distillery’s single malt, overseeing the creation of the entire current range of expressions. It’s an impressive stint by anyone’s This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

The primary retailers for tourists include the Tomintoul Gallery that sells work created by local artists, the A'anside Studios that sell arts and crafts and the Whisky Castle, which offers hundreds of single malts. [16] The castle has operated for over a century and offers whisky from every major distillery, as well as some rare products from distilleries no longer in operation. The Tomintoul Distillery, in nearby Ballindalloch, provides some employment; the company has been making whisky here for many decades. There is no visitor centre but some visits are allowed, by prior appointment. [17] Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.Taste: More viscous than I was expecting. Follows on from the nose – malty biscuits, dry roasted peanuts and honey. Caramel and vanilla. Oak spice. More of the solvent / wood stain note. A splash of water brought out some green apples and more of the citrus. The artist and writer Mary Barnes died in Tomintoul in 2001, after living there for some time. [21] Hinds, Alice (8 March 2022). "Croft conversion: Why experts say encouraging a new generation into farming will be vital". The Sunday Post . Retrieved 27 November 2023. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service. The Duke built the village hoping to discourage cattle theft and illegal distilling in the area. Unlike Fochabers, (another village the Duke built), Tomintoul was forgotten and neglected.