SCN Tobermoray 16 Year

In 2017, J&J Spirits launched a retail line of Single Cask Nation products specifically for liquor stores and finer whisk(e)y bars. These new products, only available in the United States until now, are now being made available to Single Cask Nation aficionados here in Canada.

This Single Cask Nation Tobermory 2008 16 Year Old is a limited edition, showcasing the unique character of the Tobermory distillery. Aged for 16 years in a in a refill french oak barrique, it is non chill-filtered allowing it to retain its natural richness. This expression is a combination of both the distillery’s unpeated and peated distillates which is intended to create layers of complexity, ranging from fruity sweetness to a subtle maritime influence. 

Island single malt Cask #192450 Refill French Oak Barrique (3 year 2nd maturation) Distilled June 2008. Total outturn: 132 bottles.

SCN Tasting Notes

Nose: The notes on the nose come in fast and furiously: barbecued plantains, smoked kippers, chocolate lava cake, burnt oak spice, fresh ocean sea spray, squid ink, and smoked hazelnuts.

Palate: : The smoke and sherry seem to be dueling here and we’re on the sidelines watching the fight of the century. Leather motorcycle jackets in low tide, hot barbecue sauce brushed on fresh fennel, warm Guinness, and burnt tempeh bacon.

Finish: The finish goes on and on with fresh potting soil, more smoked nuts, and warming chipotle smoked chocolates.