Tobermory 15 Year Old Brandy Cask Finish
Tobermory · Tobermory Distillery
Tobermory's unpeated spirit benefits enormously from the brandy cask finishing, which adds depth without masking the distillery's distinctive coastal-mineral character. The 46.3% bottling strength hits a sweet spot — enough body to carry the complexity, no water needed. A Mull malt that deserves wider recognition.
Nose
Ripe peach and honey emerge first, followed by buttery pastry notes and a gentle wisp of dried fruit. Underneath, there's an earthy mineral character reminiscent of wet slate.
Palate
Creamy malt leads into layers of vanilla and candied orange peel, with clove spice adding warmth at the edges. The brandy cask influence lends a vinous richness without dominating.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering honey, hazelnut, and a faintly woody dryness.
- Region
- Islands
- Cask Type
- Refill bourbon casks, French brandy cask finish
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged in refill bourbon casks, finished in French brandy casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Mull Cobbler — 2 oz Tobermory 15 · 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez sherry · 0.25 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Stir over cracked ice in a rocks glass, garnish with an orange slice and mint sprig.
Food Pairing
Seared duck breast with a dried apricot and thyme jus
Sitting at the edge of Tobermory harbor on Mull, this distillery draws its water from a private loch and channels the island's Atlantic dampness into every cask it matures.
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