Aromas of panettone and candied lime lead, while flavours of white chocolate, lemon truffles and hazelnut balance perfectly on the palate. Sweet citrus returns on the finish with blood orange accompanied by notes of toasted oak.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Panettone and candied limes
PALATE White chocolate, lemon truffles and hazelnut
FINISH Sweet citrus with blood orange accompanied by notes of toasted oak
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The Tomatin distillery presents a remarkable edition of its Sherry collection, highlighting the unique influence of Palo Cortado casks on its 15-year-old Single Malt. Distilled in 2008 and carefully aged, this whisky explores the richness and complexity brought by the dry and salty sherry to the Scottish elixir. The result is a harmonious marriage of deep and elegant flavors that will delight fine spirit enthusiasts. With its notes of ginger root, black tea, and orange zest, this whisky proves to be an excellent companion for rich chocolate desserts.
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Aging: Two years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 50% of which are new.
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