Tomintoul 33 Year Old Special Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Overall, excellent condition. Actual product pictured.

Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: this one is much fruitier and jammy, on warm apricot jam that’s just been cooked, notes of figs, a wee smokiness (wood), some chamomile tea, a little lemon balm, vanilla custard, orange cake… Rather expressive! Also hints of mint and pine resin from the wood but no obvious oakiness as such. A very, very pleasant nose, sexier but also a little more ‘commercial’ than the 1971’s, although I’m not sure those considerations make much sense here. Mouth: rather unusual, with a very nice combination of yellow garden fruits and oak and herbs. Quite some peppermint, tangerines, poached pears and light honey. Hints of cough lozenges. Finish: medium long, nicely citrusy, with more mint and ‘just the start of a dry oakiness’. Comments: very nice old dram, easy, very drinkable. The mint is quite big. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

...Younger Tomintoul whiskies are fairly straightforward, unassuming whiskies. Older expressions show more depth. What they all seem to have is a remarkable balance. Moreover, this whisky and its predecessor, the 27 year old, are surprisingly delicate and nimble for their age. This is an elegant whisky, with a toffee foundation, creamy vanilla, nougat, light summer fruits, a kiss of molasses, and gentle spice (cinnamon, mocha). Soft finish. Very pleasing. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com