Tobermory 12-year-old

Tobermory 12YO Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Tobermory Distillery (Distell) Region: Isle of Mull Series: Gently Sweet, Unpeated and Floral ABV: 46.3% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 04/26/2022 Barrel Type: 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon & Virgin Oak Min. aging: 12 years Filtration: no Dye: none Nose. Sweet, fruity and malty, but delicate and balanced, not as “screamingly” juicy and candy-like as other whiskys from Speyside, more in the style of the Highlands, but with marine specifics. Aroma with high intensity and good development in the glass. Dispenses dried and candied apples, oranges and apricots, dried bananas, cocoa, dark honey, milk powder, buttercream, sawdust, green leaves from trees, farm tones, mineral notes, shortbread, ginger, nutmeg, mint, after standing for a while, brine notes appear. The palate immediately has powerful spices, nuts and wood, then sea salt, sour lemon drops and then an explosion of malty and fruity sweetness, at the end again a strong peppery burn. Very bright, memorable, not at all light (the degree is well felt, but not in terms of ethanol, but in terms of spice and richness), but quite complex. Aftertaste. Medium duration. Licorice root, apple jam, but together with bitter seeds, leaves and wood. Summary. Most of all, of the whiskys that I tried, it reminded me of Bruichladdich Laddie Eight and Dalwhinnie 15. Here, like the first, perky tannins and “rustic” motifs and, like the second, sweet creamy, honey, malt nuances. A very good "bourbon" in the Highland style, flavored with a noticeable spicy-caramel influence of virgin oak, island mineral traits and its own signature barnyard notes. Score: 85 out of 100.

The nose promises a lot. Very sweet and fruity, a nice combo of pome fruit and exotic flavors. After the initial sweetness, the spicy oak takes over relatively quickly in the mouth. But it doesn't bother you, it shows the length of maturation and character. The finish is pleasant, sufficiently long and encourages you to take the next sip. The Tobermory 12y is one of the better standards in the 12-year core range spectrum. He's not one-dimensional. Not an easy drinking malt but not a highly complex creation either. Fits just as well in the fall on cooler days as it does in the summer. Pleases.

Tobermory have clearly upped their game with this 12 years old. The grapefuits go well with the slight vegetal and maritime notes. The influence of the virgin oak is clearly recognisable. Still, a little bit of the funky / quirky Tobermory is left, which is a good thing.

I was looking out for this one. So far, I had experience with a couple of Ledaig expressions and one old discontinued Tobermory. All of them were excellent, and the Ledaigs are among my favourite drams. Even though this doesn’t impress me as much as the Ledaigs do, I do get part of the same profile and it’s quite enjoyable. I find it very soft on the palate and therefore easy to drink, and though it’s not complex at all it is very far from boring.

Solid dram, good bang for bucks. Fresh clean and delicious.

Flowers, honey. It has a similar flavor to Arran 10 Year Old, but with stronger honey and sherry notes. A highly refined non-peated malt with a citrusy aroma and acidity as its foundation. It's very gentle, mild, and smooth, yet the aroma and flavor are distinct. It tastes just like boiled-down flower nectar.

Pleasant easy to drink whisky. Very pleasing in the nose. After that he loses me badly.

All in all a simple drinking whisky, but I don't get really warm with it. Somehow it also seems artificial to me, after a couple of sips I'm already fed up with the notes it shows.

For a standard bottling surprisingly well-crafted and fun stuff. Hopefully not a one-time thing to hype the first batch. Need to reassure myself some time. Until then a clear recommendation!

The nose starts fresh, creamy and light-fruity of unripe pears and gooseberries. There is a trace of malt behind it. Very fruity-sweet and intense in the mouth. In the finish, first a gush of oak, then a little darker forest honey and the fruity notes from the nose. Length: 4/10 The dominant oak note destroys the fragile, sweet basic tones a little, and it also seems relatively interchangeable and too little island-like. Overall, however, a good standard Grade: 2

1623) Tobermory, 12YO (2019)

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Great 12 year old version of Tobermory! Got what I expected and more. A subtle, complex aroma easily finds its continuation in a rather deep and interesting taste. 22 22 21 20

Batch: 2365108 L5 15:16 22116 > OLD REVIEW It reminds me of Aerstone 10 Sea Casks, Springbank 10 and maybe Glen Spey. Ledaig 10 and Ledaig Rioja Casks are two of my favorite whiskies (95 points in my ranking), so I had to try this one. I'm glad I did. They share some notes, especially in the aftertaste, but overall, they're completely different. Pros: Very distinct aroma and flavor. It constantly evolves in the glass. If you sip it over the course of an hour, each sip seems different. Very complex. Unfiltered, good ABV. Excellent quality considering the price. Cons: While it's tasty, it's not VERY tasty. Some notes are a bit of a challenge to find. I'm not a big fan of the aroma, as I'm not particularly drawn to the rancid, licorice notes, unlike the flavor and finish, which I love. It contains coloring (wtf). I suspect the price will increase in the coming years; I hope I'm wrong. On the nose: licorice, aged leather, nut shells, vanilla, shortbread, marine notes, lemon, earthy notes. Not too sweet. The "aged" notes stand out, which I'm not thrilled about. On the palate: Flowers, seaweed. Sweet fruit (peach and pear), citrus (orange). Pastry notes: custard, butter croissant. Spicy notes: pepper, oak. Delicious marine hints. Earthy and musty notes. Very sweet honey. Perhaps a touch of organic and a hint of sherry. Impressive, I like it. Aftertaste: The marine notes intensify. Leather, licorice. Sweet fruit. Notes of old, musty, and dusty wood, and earthy notes like damp soil, just like Ledaig 10. Complex, powerful, with a lot of personality. I find the aftertaste spectacular. Intensity: 3/5 (Adequate) Originality: 3/5 (It has personality) Density: 3/5 (A little thick and oily) Value for money: 3/5 (Adequate) It's a perfect whisky to have a nice glass of and forget about it, to come back to it from time to time, to see how it has evolved. > NEW REVIEW: Coming soon (probably)

A really well made standard bottling with a good price-benefit ratio. Maritime, fresh, slightly fruity and without any off-notes.

Batches may be variable. My previous 12 featured a lot of virgin oak . This one doesn't and is infinitely better for it. Wonderfully oily and full bodied with excellent bitter sweet balance and wonderfully fruity without excessive sweetness. A dram with a great nose and a lingering finish.on this showing one of the best standard ob s on the market.

I thought I'd had the 12 for some reason but it must have been the 10. This is definitely an improvement and value for money. This was a sample in a pack gifted by my mother in law.

Whisky tasting on 2025 10 17 84+

I attended the launch of the new Tobermory 12 in Glasgow. It was a pleasure to meet the master blender Kirstie McCallum! Tobermory 12 From Isle of Mull Matured in American oak casks 12 years old 46.3% ▪️ Amber/Deep gold colour . ▪️On the nose: Toffee, vanilla, citrus, oak, spice, fruity ▪️On the palate: Citrus, creamy, vanilla, toffee ▪️The finish: Fruity and rich, very well balanced

Tasted on 09-16-2020 at Corachie Farm, Taynuilt.

2021-02-24

For a whisky of this age and price, it is great and, above all, a very good bottling as an entry point and figurehead in the distillery and its range. Definitely one of my favorite standard 12s.

Tobermory doesn't disappoint even by the slightly cheaper standards! An excellent single malt in every respect where the PLV is more than ok! You should also appreciate that and that's why I give it an excellent rating.

Because of the excellent performance of the Ledaig 10, So I went ahead and tasted the bottle. To me, the taste of this bottle is very familiar, Like Dalwhinnie 15 which is more oaky and sea salty. Beginning full of honey, followed by fresh oak, vanilla, malty sweetness, cream, vanilla. Afterwards, the taste of sea salt emerges in the mouth. After swallowing, the finish is full of honey fragrance and mild oak texture. It is very comfortable and I like it very much. There is no pungency of alcohol during the whole tasting process and it is very smooth. The price of Tobermory 12 and Dalwhinnie 15 are almost the same, and the tone is similar. Tobermory 12 is more oaky and more woody. Dalwhinnie 15 is very refreshing and floral. Both are excellent examples of Scottish bourbon cask whisky, but if I had to choose one, it would be Dalwhinnie 15. Taste score 85 points.

Slightly maritime and rather sweet, alcohol well integrated, nice standard

Delicate, lots of fruit and spices, plus vanilla, caramel and dark chocolate in a bit of smoke from baked apples.

Nose: Very rounded and perfumed with fruits; orange peel, grapefruit, peaches and some apples. A touch of sea pray in the background. With water, it opens up further and the sweetness takes a different tone with dried peach, cinnamon bun and floral sweetness as the backdrop. Palate: Rounded sweetness, fruit tarts and oak – the virgin oak influence is distinct here. With water, the rounded sweetness remains and there is an added dimension of salted popcorns. Finish: The finish is long with stewed apples and oak. With water, it availed shine muscat notes alongside salted popcorns, long after it has been swallowed. This is a really good single malt and an all rounder – it is presented as an integrity malt, affordable price point, widely available, robust deliver and most important it tastes great. Not many single malts can charm both newcomers to whisky and anoraks at the same time, and I think that the Tobermory 12 does just the job. https://thewhiskymural.com/2023/12/18/whisky-review-09-tobermory-12-years-old-46-3/

A decent option, you could say yeasty. A whisky that draws attention with its esteriness. Not something that flies, but it is produced properly. Price performance: Good Would I buy it again?: I have an extra bottle, I don't think so since I don't have a spare liver, but I'll keep it as an introduction to the funky character.

nose Honey. Oranges. Vanilla. Herbs. Some oak. Shortbread. taste Salty. Fresh. Strong herbs. Light sweetness. Some pepper. Creamy. Vanilla. Slightly bitter. leaving Salty. Vanilla. Lemon. Slightly bitter. Herbs. Clove. Conclusion Senior Blender Dr Kirstie McCallum has achieved a great malt. He is very balanced and full-bodied with dense aromas. As a standard paints really well. #MiirosNotes #FriendsOfTobermoryDistillery

Rather rich and pretty well put together, this Tobermory is a wonderful introduction to the distillery.

Quick hit review. Tobermory's recent adjustment of the core range replaced the 10-year-old with this expression. Let's see what two more years can do! Sweet apricots, sage and hints of salt characterize the nose, all very fresh and fruity. On the palate, unripe peach and orange zest mingle with spicy and mineral notes. It might be a bit youngish, but very enjoyable. Drying oak, brine and a dash of pepper linger in the finish. A good standard bottle, and definitely a step up from the 10. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 84 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE

At first I wasn't so enthusiastic when I compared it with the 10y ledaig oa and the 10y ledaig Rioja immediately after opening it. But now, a few months later, for a cigar on the terrace in the summer after a barbecue, it's really good. Nice sweet and a perfect complement to the cigar. For less than 40€ I give a buy recommendation. Glad I bought 2.

nice basic whisky nose: citruses, sour fruits, dried apricots, pear taste: spicy, astringent at the end, fruity, creamy, brackish finish: short, dry

Panaky dobermory ledaig I really enjoy great drinking

aroma: delicate, light, herbal, citrus, orchard fruit taste: delicate, sweet, vanilla, orchard fruit A pleasant summer fresh whisky

The Tobermory 12 is a very fine, spicy, sweet, and grainy single malt from the Isle of Mull. The virgin oak casks impart distinct wood notes. The fruity sweetness and caramel notes beautifully balance the spicy elements. Floral notes of forest honey and meadow herbs add further aromas. The individual components harmonize perfectly. Somewhat unfairly, the Tobermory 12 is overshadowed by its peated Ladaig siblings. Each is a fantastic single malt in its own right. However, the Tobermory 12 perhaps best showcases the fundamental character of the distillate. Therefore, this unpeated member of the family deserves more attention.

sweet scent, strong and rich taste

smells great - on the palate not my thing and a bit too bitter

I will not get really warm with that. Unfortunately, I have nothing of im here, but I think I like even the 10th better. Of course, he is paler in all aspects. But somehow more honest. The 12er works for me a little artificially charged.

Nose : a bit shy first, on gingerbread and green fruits. Then maltier, with hot spices and citrus notes. Opens up a lot with time. Mouth : Rather creamy texture. Spicy yet smooth. In harmony with the nose. Not overly complex but does nicely with what it has. Short finish, sadly. Mostly a game of influence between swteeness/spices/citric notes that keeps evolving. Needs some time and air. Somewhere around 40-45€ feels a good price/quality ratio. I'm very curious about higher end bottles after the 10 et 12 y-o. 6/10

Appearance: Shiny orange-golden, oily. Nice legs. Nose: Bubble gum, phenols, orange, malt sugar, cookies, sea breeze, cinnamon and spice. Palate: Caramel, honey, vanilla, salt, touch of smoke, raisin, orange, Finish: Peppery, honey, vanilla. With Water: Mellow, malty, cookies, Overall: Very malty, sea, sweet and tasty, easy drinking.

Ralfy review 833: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUjmuYlddPA (86/100).

very tasty malt, pleasantly round and soft. Quite complex, great malt for hot days

Nose: toffee, vanilla, citrus, oak, spice, fruity, floral P: citrus, creamy, vanilla, toffee F: fruity and rich, very well balanced

Might sound a bit strange, but this one resembles Red Breast 12 to me on the nose. It is a good one. Yet still Ledaig 10 will remain my favourite of this distillery. Spiciness comes from virgin oak caks.

Re taste with notes

White wine and fresh fruit from top to bottom with a distinct, interesting and pleasant funk throughout that I can't quite place. Clean, bright, pleasant, and uncomplicated- but not one-dimensional. Fantastic palate cleanser.

It doesn't have much depth, but it packs a punch. A good dram to get a feel for Tobermory's profile. Underwhelming for a 12-year-old malt, though. You can find the full review here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2026/07/01/reisebericht-schottland-2026-teil-2-oban/

Released in 2019, this 12y Single Malt from Mull was launched in celebration of the distillery returning to life after a two year break

This whisky is to replace the Tobermory 10 and for me to say the least a total disappointment. I wonder what whisky the other reviewers may have had in the glass. In any case, in my bottle purchased in the Netherlands, of all the flavors described, there is hardly anything to be found. According to paper, this whisky should have matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then have experienced a ripening in the Virgin Oak. Exactly on it lets close the nose, there appear but slight fresh wood notes and a little sweetness and otherwise almost nothing. Even after waiting for a quarter of an hour, there is no significant change. Fruit notes, vanilla, cereal notes are virtually non-existent and it stays that way. That makes me conclude that the bourbon barrels have been refilled and that they did not add much to the additive ripening of this whisky and left little traces. In any case, I find only the poor flavors (sweet and fresh oak) from a typical Virgin Oak ripening, which are a no go for me. In the taste, everything points to the Virgin Oak ripening. The whisky is predominantly disgustingly sweet, complemented by a subtle grain note and also a patched and discordant fresh oak emerges again. Behind these dominant aromas you can find with a little imagination also a modest vanilla note, a little bit of citrus and something nutty with a lot of imagination. That's it. In the mouth and on the finish, it shows a strong alcoholic sharpness, which I find unpleasant, again the sticky sweetness and a little oak. Yes, what should one say about that? This one-dimensional whisky is a huge disappointment to me and has in no way met my expectations. I am even more disappointed with Tobermory's product management, which claims that after a two-year distillery revision, they celebrate the reopening with such a dubious whisky, taking the ever-improving 10s off the market. Supplement! Due to the high ratings given here, I had some doubts about my sense of taste. After bravely trying to find access to this whisky, my judgment has not changed. Interestingly, on Youtube I found a tasting video from Pat Hock about this whisky, which obviously tasted a bottle from the same batch with the same attributes and the same result. This actually indicates different batches in the market with significant differences in quality. Since everyone can now make his own judgment over it, for me, the topic Tobermory is, however, initially done.

Again, I find the fresh oak again too dominant and unpleasantly bitter. Too bad, because the nose knows to please.

A very nice drinkable whisky, well put together by Tobermory.

Unlike many other distilleries, filling their core ranges with NAS young whiskies, Tobermory has moved its younger expression from 10 to 12 y.o. At first approach this one may appear quite easy, with its warm vanilla and fruity notes, it quickly reveals a complex maritime character, full of salty sweetness and a pleasant malty flavour. It's easily drinkable for sure, but displaying a depth, intriguing to explore until its full bodied oak and slightly spicy ending. Another fully convincing expression from Tobermory; worth a try and more.

He doesn't do anything wrong, but he also has nothing that makes him special. A reasonable standard bottling.

summery, flowery, sweet, somewhat tart

If I’m being totally honest, this whisky disappointed me, especially compared to their joyous Ledaig. The underlying character of floral and maritime is there, but something seems to be holding it back. A sherry overcoat “finish” would make the most sense because I’m getting sherry influence all over this dram.

Colour: amontillado Lovely rich fruity and oily dram with a malty character Finish: medium

It feels like a typical Irish whisky. A whisky that is clean, but lacks any particularly distinctive notes. Personally, even if the layers are lacking, I tend to evaluate it as a good thing if there is at least one note that stands out, but in the case of Tobermory 12, it is overall okay, but it is a whisky that feels like a street scene that passes by on a daily basis and is not remembered.

A very perfect 12-year-old malt whisky without sherry or wine influences with a lot of character. A 12-year-old whisky in the way it tasted 20 years ago.

Light floral and fruity, with a gentle malt and heather honey. A lovely smooth dram that does well with a bit of breathing.

Great value for money with not too much virgin oak!

The nose promises a lot, especially fresh fruit. In the taste, however, a malty-grainy character dominates. You expect something different from what you get ... it's ok, but doesn't knock you off your feet. ['really not bad'-whisky --- but do I need a bottle?]

To be blunt, this is Tobermory 10yo bourbon finish. I don't disagree with it in the sense that it does improve over the 10yo, but I don't find it particularly interesting either,

a bit too soft, nose a bit artificial, but overall very good with excellent PLV In a blind tasting, I guessed it would be sherry maturation

Tobermory has to be commended for the cask selection here. Even if the 12-year-old is the youngest standard bottling of the distillery, we are far from a mild entry-level whisky. One notices immediately that these are not old, discarded casks, but fresh, first-fill bourbon casks. The fresh oak barrels set an interesting contrast with their power and spice. In my opinion, the 12-year-old clearly wins against the 10-year-old who was withdrawn from the market. Well done! https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/tobermory-12-years/

Tobermory Aged 12 Years SMSW, 46.3%. 50ml miniature Sep 2022. Golden yellow. Aroma is quite muted, soft vanilla and pebbles, polished metal, hint of tomato vine. Body is quite watery. Taste is salty spirit, some prosecco flavours come through in the middle, then some oak and white wine flavours, as though the whisky had spent time in a white wine cask, leading to a quite bitter charred peppery finish, almost chilli-like. A bit of a mixed bag. I like the individual aspects of this but I feel like they clash a bit with each other. A light fruity character can be great, and a bold peppery-chilli finish can sometimes be good too ... but stick them together and I’m a bit lost. On the whole it’s middle of the road to slightly below average for me. 3.3/79

Ledaig 10's older, tamer brother. I couldn't resist. Let's check it out! Tame, but elegant. I'd buy it again for up to $65 USD, but I'd avoid it above that cost. An older Bruichladdich Classic Laddie in style and form. Tasted in a pair with Grangestone double cask (closest I have in cask profile, but FAR worse) and Arran 'The Bothy' quarter cask CS. I'd buy this over an Arran quarter cask CS any day due to the increased engagement and balanced oak profile. The Arran QC CS is far more tannic and difficult to enjoy.

Very good quality for its cost. Can advise. Would buy again? Yes.

A really well made standard bottling with a good price-benefit ratio. It will always be one of my favorites.

For the money a real winner. I find it tastes best when it sits for a while with a splash of water and a lid on it. After 30 to 40 it really gets tasty

Very floral, this nose. With camphor, light peat and smoke. Then the exotic fruits appear. Mango, lychees. A minty touch. Caramel. Eucalyptus. Vaporub. Tire, rubber, tar. Finally, the sea air. Salt, seaweed, foam. All this happens in stages. On the palate, still the flowers. Roses, cherry trees. Vanilla and caramel. Finally, the rising pepper. Clove. Spices in the finish, vanilla pod, very long. Camphor, menthol and coconut mix with caramel. Impression of freshness. It is a success. We have a very original and rather complex profile at an attractive price. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/tobermory-12-yo-463-original-bottling.html

Very different from the ten-year-old it replaces. Initially I was under the assumption that some sherry casks must have been involved because this is so much rounder, sweeter, darker, and more cask-driven. Turns out I was wrong, but not completely: in contrast to the older 10 y.o., this bottling has indeed seen some "tampering", but not by means of ex-sherry-cask maturation. Instead, they used virgin oak for reracking (or finishing) the liquid. At any rate, the result is a success. Whereas I love me a twenty-and-up Tobermory, the regular Ten was always too yeasty and young, sour-bitter and raw for me. This, on the other hand, seems much more mature, much more well-composed and inviting. Either the two additional years of maturation have really made a difference, or the virgin oak has mellowed things out, or they've simply selected better casks. In sum, what we have here is the best of two worlds: the maritime, salty and briny Tobermory character is still very much on display, but it is counterbalanced beautifully by a rich and creamy sweetness from the oak (without becoming "woody" per se). Dangerously drinkable yet inherently complex. Oh, and affordable! Can we have more official bottlings like this one, please?

Rounder, softer and more fruity than the 10s, but also irrelevant. Power nothing wrong (is synonymous not bad), but excited so just not synonymous.

One of the best standard malts I've ever tasted. For the price of about 40€ you get a really good whisky.

I just found a new indie whisky shop near my parent's that has so much good stuff but I was unprepared and blinded by indecision, so only bought this (I did go back the next day and the day after that). I've had Ledaig before but not this and it really is the perfect counterpoint to their peated whisky: Bright green fruit, herbs, umami funk, tree sap and wood influence. It's the Yin to Ledaig's Yang. Or visa versa. Initially, I felt like this really needed some spice to it, to counter the juicy sweet and sour fruit that was so dominating and when I first tried it, it just wasn't there. On day 2 there was a noticible change in the finish, where the oak really kicked in. The spice-heat and dryness from the wood just kind of appeared in the tail and it all came together. I really liked this. I'm probably going to get a big one, eventually. As a random aside, I also found the branding suits the personality of this whisky really well.

18-02-2022

Certainly worth a try, especially for the price. I don't necessarily need a whole bottle myself.

I last tasted the 12-year-old Tobermory here four years ago and wasn't particularly impressed. Now I have a sample in my stash – a good opportunity to try this classic from the core range again. After all, it doesn't always have to be the single casks. This Tobermory is supposedly an uncolored and non-chill filtered whisky, and the color is consistent with its maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon and virgin oak. I usually really enjoy the distillery's peated whiskies, the Ledaig bottlings. I haven't quite warmed to the unpeated Tobermorys yet. glen-efze.de

July 2026 CU 69,000 S80

One of the best standards for me in 2019. I personally like it better than its predecessor 10yo but understand even when fans say that it doesn't have the character like the 10yo. https://youtu.be/Ks5E_Z4G96c https://youtu.be/4Xg_JuVIlu4

This is an interesting one, but ultimately, I didn’t love it. There’s so much earth and seaside, at the expense of almost all the sweetness in the back half of the dram. I’d definitely call it unbalanced, but if those punky-wood, coastal, earthy flavours are your jam, you might dig this. It didn’t really do a whole lot for me though. I prefer the old version. If you’re finding whisky too sweet lately, give this one a go. Nose: Coastal and lightly sweet. Apple, pear, lemon, some peach, (heavily-)salted caramel, and buttery shortbread. It’s definitely earthy: there’s mud, some pine, tobacco, and maybe a whiff of rocky beach. There’s some kind of salted nuts in there as well as some malted barley. There’s a bit of a solvent-y note in here, but it comes across to me more as part of the brine rather than something obtrusive. Palate: Medium texture, slightly oily. Caramel, toffee, apple, vanilla, and nutmeg up front, before a quick development into something much earthier and dry. There’s a good dose of black pepper, the bitterness of punky (rotting) seaside wood, lots of leather, salt, and of course, salt. Very dusty, with something like bitter honey. Finish: Medium-length. A punch of woody, earthy, and dry. Salt-drenched coastal forest (much like they have on Mull, actually), clay, salt, tobacco, and herbs. Some banana, lemon, and dark chocolate, with more of that bitter honey. There’s the slightest hint of pastries wafting over.

Great summer whisky

easy entry painting with a maritime touch

I was convinced there was some sherry in this, but it turns out there isn't. Stone fruits, caramel, vanilla, nuts, Bounty bar, hint of dark fruits. Malty. Slightly mineral but creamy at the same time. Lovely mouthfeel. Delicious, though in a side-by-side I actually found the discontinued 10 year old to be slightly more complex. I know I'm in the minority there.

Nose: soft impression with the faintest alcohol prickle. You can tell it’s matured in good quality casks. Quite closed and dense without water. Sweet. Malty, spicy, honeyed, fruity, floral. Has a dark maltiness, almost mixing barley sugars with a little bit of treacle or molasses. Crystallised ginger, perhaps a bit of dusty nutmeg bring the spice. I definitely smell sherry casks in this, but that’s probably the virgin oak influence. Banana, overripe pear, some lemony citrus notes. There’s light floral nuances - I’m thinking of jasmine, especially jasmine absolute, which similarly to this whisky can mix lightness with a heavy indolic darkness. Palate: Sweet, malty and honeyed. Then spicy and resinous, reminds me of pine resin and needles. Perhaps the green aspects of cardamom in the spice? As with the nose, a bit water accentuates the lighter fruity notes. Finish - didn’t know they made rum on Mull! Molasses, banana, esters… fascinating. Overall, a testament to the quality currently produced on the Isle of Mull. This malt has lots of charisma, although I suspect it’s doomed to live in the shadow of its little brother, the 10-year old peated Ledaig. All in all that’s fair, the Ledaig is an instant classic, peated vs unpeated styles notwithstanding, everything about is just right. The Tobermory feels like some aspects of it are fighting in each other, with the end result being just ever so slightly muted. Still, you need to try this charismatic malt at least once.

Very nice core range, good value and complexity on nose.

Decent mass market. Vanilla, fruits, some bread, sweet, very drinkable

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/whisky-show-2025-old-faithfuls/ C: Light, squidgy, burnt biscuit,… All good if forgettable [sorry Toby]. A decent aperitif, perhaps?

Overall, it's a very clean, calm, and smooth whisky; I liked it very much. I think its weakest point might be the finish and how a bit too smooth it is, but that's to be expected at this price point and entry level, so it's not a problem at all. On the nose, it's layered and rich; on the palate, it's equally complex, delicious, and elegant. It's a beautiful whisky that can be enjoyed comfortably every day.

fair puddle Direct comparison to other Tobermorys hmm, not for me too bitter and bitter and the finish disappointed

On October 24th, 21, devalued almost to 84, as it was a very bitter batch odor Ripe fruits, spicy wood, sweet, malty, honey taste Oak spice, fruit sweetness, pleasant sharpness tipping into bitter, malty, honey again, vanilla finish Medium length, spicy, vanilla, a little bitter

This is my first Tobermory - and a good one, I must say. Floral, fruity, beeswax and woody notes on the nose; ginger and forest honey and caramel on the arrival, salty, fruity sweet-sourness, then herbacious bitterness follows. Long finish. The mouthfeel I find very round and pleasant on the arrival, rather dry on the finish. Natural colour, 46.3 %, very good quality, in my opinion. Aside from that, I also like the presentation very much. Seems that it's made with care. But I won't give a bonus point for that - just saying that I like it :D

Vanilla citrus orange

A nice complex whisky that offers something for everyone. Shows a lot of spices and oaky flavours (I assume as a result of the virgin oak cask it was finished in) as well as sweetness and fruitiness, especially at the beginning. It's maybe not something what you could expect from an island whisky, but it's of course a very good 12 years old allrounder.

Very good whisky, high quality, interesting.

A rock solid whisky! Vanilla, malt, honey, toffee/caramel, yellow fruits, slightly maritime/salty, touch of lemon, black pepper and some oak. Nicely balanced out, good ABV. Good complexity and texture. Under 50 Euro, I can surely recommend it!

I'm not a fan of virgin oak barrels, but I really like this one. For a standard, it's a pleasant drinking strength and has a fine, light fruity note. There's also a little sweet vanilla.

Malty, fresh, clean, fresh green apples with lemon juice, caramel, but also some woody notes.

A really enjoyable, well-balanced whisky with good body and enough complexity to keep it interesting. Fruity, malty and gently sweet, with a pleasant richness running through it. A keeper. I'd buy again.

Nose is vanilla, melon, dried fruits, nutmeg. Taste echoes nose with delicate salty notes. Finish is nutty, oily, spicy (pepper).

Great nose, beautiful interplay between sweetness and spice, always accompanied by a subtle fruitiness and a very pleasant sulfur note for me. The fruit flavors are constantly changing. Sometimes plums flash, then tropical fruits like pineapple. Also very balanced in the mouth, but not boring. Medium long, sweet and spicy finish with very pleasant tannins.

I like it very much. Is a modern composition with a lot of wood, a lot of vanilla, a lot of fruit and again a lot of wood. The main thing is a lot of everything. I like that, but it quickly gets monotonous.

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2021/11/26/scottish-drive-by-2021-part-5-6-mulling-in-mull/ C: A lot has changed/improved since I last tried this in,… crikey, pre-2013!! Firstly, Tobermory’s entry-level age-stated core range malt used to be a 10yo – so there’s two years age difference for starters – and [as a result] there’s way more body. Perhaps there have been fermentation changes as well as an improved maturation policy, I enquire? Indeed there have. These changes make for a rather appealing nicely weighted malty dram, whilst still retaining a [desirable] homemade roughness. Decent, available, and affordable! We are [provisionally] talking around 83-84 points.