Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 40% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish
Special features: This Tomintoul Single Malt Whisky is initially matured in American oak casks that were previously used for bourbon. It then receives a finishing in hand-selected Cognac casks from France, which gives it additional depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Light and refreshing with aromas of chestnuts, lemon peel, flower honey, and Amarettini cookies, accompanied by nuances of chamomile and fennel.
Palate: Sweet choux pastry cream and whipped cream blend with sugared almonds, butterscotch, golden raisins, and rolling tobacco.
Finish: Layers of white chocolate, panettone, and nutmeg that transition into warming ginger spices.
Distillery/Bottler: The Tomintoul Distillery, founded in 1964, is located in the Scottish Speyside region and is known for its smooth and approachable single malts. Under the guidance of Master Distiller Robert Fleming, traditional craftsmanship is combined with innovative maturation methods to create high-quality whiskies.
Is the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish chill-filtered or colored?
No, the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish is not chill-filtered. Additionally, no coloring has been added, and the bottling is done without these processes.
What type of cask was used for the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish?
The Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish was matured in casks that previously held Cognac. This finishing maturation in French Cognac casks gives the product a fruity depth.
What is the alcohol content of the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish?
The alcohol content is 40%. The product has a volume of 0.7 liters.
From which region does the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish come and who is the manufacturer?
The Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish comes from the Speyside region of Scotland. The manufacturer is the Tomintoul Distillery, and the bottling is done as an original bottling.
What characteristic aromas does the Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish describe?
The nose shows fruity aromas of ripe apples and pears with notes of vanilla. On the palate, hints of dried fruits and cinnamon emerge, along with a subtle sweetness from the Cognac cask.