Tomintoul Tawny Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt [700ML]

Description

Looking for a Speyside single malt that bridges Scottish tradition with Portuguese wine heritage?

Tomintoul Tawny Port Cask Finish represents Master Distiller Robert Fleming’s experimental brilliance in the distillery’s innovative cask finish series. This small batch release undergoes dual maturation – first in traditional American oak bourbon barrels, then finished in authentic Tawny Port casks for extraordinary complexity. The Portuguese wine influence creates a distinctly fruity profile that sets it apart from conventional Speyside expressions like the Tomintoul 16 Years or Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Tomintoul – Scotland’s highest distillery, established 1965
• Region: Speyside – renowned for elegant, refined single malts
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for sipping neat or with a splash
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Ex-bourbon American oak, finished in Tawny Port casks
• Tasting Notes: Nose of rich berries, bramble jam, dark chocolate, nutmeg; palate delivers blackberries, Schwarzwalder Kirsch, warm oak spices, mocha coffee; finish reveals Maraschino cherries, marmalade, clove, cinnamon
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this expression remarkably approachable for newcomers while offering enough complexity for seasoned collectors. The Port cask influence creates an almost dessert-like sweetness without overwhelming the underlying Speyside character.

Ideal for: Festive celebrations, introducing friends to premium whisky, after-dinner sipping. Pairs with: Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, or traditional kuih-muih during CNY gatherings. Recommended for: Collectors exploring cask-finished expressions, alongside robust options like Aberlour A’bunadh Alba.