Review #272: Tobermory Maltbarn 22

Island - 22 - NCF - NCA - $150 - 53.4%

Tobermory is an island distillary on the Isle of Mull.  Tobermory is the the unpeated malt produced by this distillery, Ledaig, being their peated line.  Tobermory is famous for taking the tails or feints of their spirit production.  These feints contain loads of fusel oils which may or may not contribute to a hang over, but definitely contribute to Tobermory's unique flavors.  More on feints, hearts and foreshots can be found here.  This particular dram was finished in an ex-bourbon hogshead for 22 years.  

Color - Old gold

Nose - Fresh grass, sauvignon blanc, honey, heather, new oak, limes

Palate -  Hay, toffee, honey, pea pods, hints of citrus 
Finish - Medium - Sauvignon blanc, butter, sweat, dark rum, olive oil

Overall - 6 - This was an interesting one.  This is one of the more floral drams I have had.  It is consistent throughout.  That consistent sauvignon blac taste throughout of minerality, acidity, citrus and touch of sharpness held this dram together. It is complex and drinkable enough to be enjoyable.  Having said that, I don't think I would want a whole bottle of it.  

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale
5.5 I really enjoyed but it will never be priced at where I would buy a bottle

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner

Inclusive Ratings

Overall 6.1

Standard Deviation 0.92

Skew 0.66

Kurtosis -0.16