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Tomintoul Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information.

Founded in 1964 by the Tomintoul Distillery Ltd
Location Speyside region, Western district towards Grantown on Spey
Water source The Ballantruan Spring.

Tomintoul Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Semi-Lauter mash tun
6 Stainless steel washbacks
4 Stills with boil balls in their necks
Matured in a combination of American oak bourbon casks, refill hogsheads with some Oloroso sherry butts.

Tomintoul Scotch Whisky Distillery History 

Two firms, Hay & Macleod &Co and W. S. Strong both whisky brokers located in Glasgow, established the Tomintoul Distillery Ltd in 1964. At the time there was a shortage of malt whisky for blending.

The location chosen was five miles north of Tomintoul, 2nd highest village in Scotland, close to the famous whisky producing Glenlivit area with a plentiful supply of water from the Ballantruan Spring.

The first Tomintoul licensed distillery was called Delnabo built shortly after the Excise Act of 1823 The first un-named distiller went bust and the distillery was taken over by George Smith of Glenlivit fame. The distillery was used as an addition to his distilling activities until he moved to the present Glenlivit site in 1858.

The founding firms merged with Whyte & Mackay in 1973 that invested in the distillery and increased the number of stills from 2 to 4.

Whyte & Mackay was sold to Brent Walker in 1989 the following year Whyte & Mackay was sold on to American Brands Inc. The distillery was then purchased by Angus Dundee plc in 2000
 
The malt whisky produced has been a long time contributor to Whyte & Mackay blends.

Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottlings
 
Tomintoul Peaty Tang
Tomintoul Aged 10 Years
Tomintoul Aged 12 Years
Tomintoul Aged 12 Years Oloroso Cask Finish
Tomintoul Aged 12 Years Portwood Finish
Tomintoul Aged 16 Years
Tomintoul Aged 27 Years
Tomintoul Aged 33 Years
Tomintoul 1976 Vintage

Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Independent Bottlings

Adelphi
Cadenhead’s
Gordon & MacPhail Rare & Old
Mackillop’s Choice,
Mission (Murray McDavid),
Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Scotts Selection (Speyside Distillers)
Un-Chill Filtered (Signatory).

Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1967 40%
Gordon & MacPhail Rare & Old

Tasting note..
Colour: Rich, orange - brown.

Neat
Nose: Sherry with red berry fruit notes. Some sweet, treacle toffee aromas and a rich, earthy peaty note
Palate: Sweet sherry with an initial pepperiness, fudge and soft fruit elements develop. A delicate smokiness

With Water
Nose: Sherry wood, floral elements with some hessian notes. Fresh fruit - cooking apples underneath along with a rounding sweetness.
Palate: Slightly smoky note along with the sherry and dried fruit flavours - dated & figs.
Body: Complex with rich, layered aromas and flavours.
Finish: Lasting, sherry and a touch of peat smoke
Cask Type: First Fill Sherry Butt.
Whisky Style: Sherry influence with strong distillery character still present.

Tomintoul

Scotch Whisky
Distillery Style
Tasting Notes

Nose: Light with citrus fruit, especially oranges.

Palate: Light to medium bodied. Fresh juicy barley, creamy, citric fruit.

Finish: Long and gentle. Zesty orange and a touch of spice.

Tomintoul Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AQ

Tel: +44 (0)1807 590274

No Visitor Facilities.