Tobermory 2008 14 Year Red Wine Matured

Nose: Sweet, full-bodied wine aroma. Grapes, candied orange peel, malt. Adding water releases floral fragrances. Palate: Sweet, hot winey arrival. Red fruits, raisins, dark cocoa, dark honey, orange concentrate. When reduced the heat is greatly reduced and some soft oak spice comes forward. Finish: Medium/Short. Orange juice, grape juice. The aftertaste is sweet. A pleasant whisky if not a great one. The sample was from a set of 4 purchased at the distillery, and it was one of the better ones. Tasted from a sample bought at Tobermory Distillery, 14th April 2025 “Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)

I had a hard time putting my finger on this one. It’s worth trying because it’s different. Even the reddish color sets it apart. Make no mistake: You’re getting red wine on the nose and the tongue. As you’d expect, there’s an earthy, red fruity quality to it. A sticky sweetness lingers after the finish.