Tomintoul announces new contemporary cask finishes
Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky has released a further three expressions as part of its innovative non-age statement cask finish collection.
Handcrafted in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, the distillery has extended its contemporary portfolio to welcome three new, small batch finishes which put a spin on the core Tomintoul style:
Tomintoul Amarone Wine Cask Finish (RRP £43)
Tomintoul Madeira Cask Finish (RRP £43)
Tomintoul Tempranillo Wine Cask Finish (RRP £43)
Each expression has been matured in exceptional American oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in experimental casks, carefully selected by Master Distiller Robert Fleming. Each has been bottled at 40% ABV.
Robert Fleming said: “Our whisky portfolio highlights the versality and craftmanship at Tomintoul Distillery as we experiment with unique finishes to diversify the flavour profile, catering to different tastes and preferences.
“The latest non-age statement cask finishes are beautifully rich, complex and full flavoured thanks to the hand selected wine barrels sourced from Italy, Portugal’s Madeira Islands and Spain. Our distinctive finishing techniques help play a pivotal role in adding depth and complexity to our outstanding single malts.”
Tomintoul Distillery is nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, within the whisky producing region of Speyside. The distillery, established in 1965, is named after the nearby village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland.
The new expressions, part of the non-age statement cask finish collection, are now available to purchase from select independent and specialist retailers in the UK.
Details:
Tomintoul Amarone Wine Cask Finish, small batch (RRP £43)
The single malt has been aged in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak casks, which are then married and finished in hand selected Amarone wine barrels sourced from Italy.
NOSE: Inviting aromas of cherry crumble, sultanas and baking spices with hints of oatmeal flapjacks and cocoa
PALATE: Layers of summer fruit pudding, raspberry coulis, ginger biscuits and salted caramel with creamy panna cotta and cedar spices
FINISH: Warming impressions of honey and raisin porridge, pink peppercorn and chocolate cherry liqueurs lingering long on the tongue
Tomintoul Madeira Cask Finish, small batch (RRP £43)
The single malt has been aged in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak barrels, which are then married and finished in hand selected Madeira wine barrels sourced from Portugal’s Madeira Islands.
NOSE: A bouquet of summer berries, spiced fruits and ginger biscuits with chocolate orange and baking spices
PALATE: Layers of juicy cantaloupe melon, brambles and candied peels with chocolate mousse, syrup flapjacks and toasted oak
FINISH: Cosy cake spices and cacao with highlights of ripe banana, vanilla panna cotta and marmalade
Tomintoul Tempranillo Wine Cask Finish, small batch (RRP £43)
The single malt has been aged in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak casks, which are then married and finished in hand selected Tempranillo wine barrels sourced from Spain.
NOSE: A bouquet of strawberry jam, cinder toffee, syrup sponge cake and cooked fruits with vanilla and chamomile highlights
PALATE: A wash of mixed berry compote, brandy snap biscuits and custard pastries married with white pepper, toasted oak and cappuccino coffee
FINISH: Cosy impressions of dark chocolate, raspberry and stem ginger fading into an espresso and roast chestnut linger
Tomintoul non-age statement collection
The range consist of 10 experimental single malts which are available in select markets -
Tomintoul Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, married and finished in hand selected Caribbean rum barrels
Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish, married and finished in hand selected Cognac casks from France
Tomintoul Merlot married & finished in hand selected Merlot wine barrels from the Bordeaux region, France
Tomintoul Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish, married and finished in hand selected Pedro Ximénez sherry butts from Andalucía, Spain
Tomintoul Pinot Noir Cask Finish – finished in hand selected Pinot Noir wine barrels from Burgundy, France
Tomintoul Tawny Port Cask Finish, married & finished in hand selected Tawny Port barriques from Portugal
Tomintoul White Port Cash Finish, married and finished in specially selected white port barriques from Portugal
Tomintoul Amarone Wine Cask Finish (NEW)
Tomintoul Madeira Cask Finish (NEW)
Tomintoul Tempranillo Wine Cask Finish (NEW)
About Tomintoul Distillery
Tomintoul Distillery is nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, within the whisky producing region of Speyside. The distillery, established in 1965, is named after the nearby village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland.
Tomintoul’s signature range includes the popular 10-Year-Old, 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old, as well as the multi-award-winning Cigar Malt and premium 21-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old.