Tobermory 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tobermory · Tobermory Distillery
Tobermory is often overshadowed by its peated sibling Ledaig, but this 20-year expression demonstrates what patient, unpeated island malt can achieve. It rewards trust in subtlety — two decades of quiet refinement rather than blunt force. A contemplative dram.
Nose
Honeyed malt and ripe peach open gently, followed by toasted almonds and a delicate floral character. Vanilla and a whisper of coastal salinity emerge with time.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied with honeycomb, dried apricot, and warm clove spice. The unpeated Tobermory character shines through — clean malt, gentle oak, and a hint of coconut from extended maturation.
Finish
Elegant and lasting, with fading honey, woody tannins, and a final trace of orange peel.
- Region
- Islands
- Cask Type
- Refill bourbon and sherry casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0 (unpeated)
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 20 years in a combination of refill bourbon and sherry casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
The buttery sweetness of seared scallops and toasted hazelnuts mirrors the whisky's honeyed, nutty character, while the coastal salinity in both creates a natural bridge.
Perched on the harbor of the tiny town it shares its name with, Tobermory Distillery has operated intermittently since 1798 on the Isle of Mull, producing both unpeated Tobermory and heavily peated Ledaig from the same pair of stills.
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