Every whisky tells a story of place, of patience, of people who care deeply about the spirit they create. The Tormore Legacy Series is the first chapter in a new era for our distillery, a celebration of the craft and character that define Tormore, and a tribute to the years that shaped it.
Distilled in 2003, 2009, and 2012, these three limited edition single malts mark the first vintage releases under the care of Elixir Distillers. Each one has been hand-selected by distillery manager Polly Logan and master blender Oliver Chilton, drawn from single casks that speak to the heart of what makes Tormore unique.
At the core of each whisky lies what we call the “Tormore DNA,” layers of orchard fruits, buttery pastry, and soft sweetness, wrapped in a rounded, generous mouthfeel. It is a style that feels instantly familiar yet deeply distinctive, like returning to a place you have always known, only to discover it anew.
The 2009 vintage is drawn from single cask #44031 and was limited to just 242 bottles.
Together, the series forms a time capsule of Tormore’s journey, glimpses of the spirit before Elixir took the helm, each cask chosen to share our excitement for what is to come.
Limited in number, crafted with care, and rooted in tradition, the Legacy Series invites whisky lovers everywhere to experience Tormore’s past, present, and promise, one glass at a time.
Banana, fudge and caramel to start off with. As indulgent as the 2003, but in a different way. Instead of leaning into the lemon/orange style of the older release, this one is more focused on lime. Reminds me so much of Key Lime Pie. It does have those buttery croissant notes, but they’re a little more hidden under these bright citrus notes.
The longer it’s in the glass, the more those butter notes release. It’s more like browned butter, it’s nuttier and darker in style – but still takes you into the direction of almond paste, twice baked croissants and glacier cherries.
Slightly more savoury on the approach, has a fattier/oily texture to it that reminds me of prosciutto – a little bit of natural sweetness creeping through on it.
More calm citrus notes of lime and orange, more like orange juice. A little hazelnut driven, too. A very nice waxy texture, too –
We’re deep into the savoury Amaro/Vermouth areas here. It’s woody tree bark, dark chocolate, jammy red fruits, a splash of sour cherry, some gentian root and caccisa. Another very long lasting finish that tapers out very slowly leaving you with these very nicely contrasting savoury notes against the sweetness of the nose.
This is quite different. You can feel the switch from sweet to savoury happen as soon as it hits you palate. I did leave me longing for more of those browned butter notes, they’re some of my favourite in whisky. WHat this does do is showcase how versatile and varied Tormore spirits can be. Similar distillates in similar casks over time can result in this very different feels to the house style.
