“Sitting alongside Ledaig 10 and 18-year-old, the Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish is inspired by Tobermory’s colourful past, nautical adventure and lost treasure,” Julieann Fernandez, Tobermory’s master blender, said in a prepared statement. “The smoky yet sweet expression is a fitting addition to the core Ledaig range, delivering the perfect marriage of peated flavours with fruity rioja sweetness and spice. Both of these expressions reflect the creativity and passion which we celebrate at Tobermory Distillery, crafting exceptional products which are an expression of the rich palate of our Hebridean home.”
The Rioja Cask Finish is also the first entry in Tobermory’s new Sinclair Series, a run of releases named after John Sinclair, a former kelp merchant who leased land on the Isle of Mull in 1797 and, within a year, had established a whisky distillery. Originally named Ledaig, for the land on which it was built, the distillery has seen its fortunes rise and fall over the past two centuries and was renamed after the island’s capital.
The 46.3% ABV Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish is available in various locations in the U.K. and Europe and retails for £36 (about $49 USD). Official tasting notes below.
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- Colour: Ruby red
- Nose: Notes of Turkish delight and rose petals balanced with candied fruits and grapes followed by rich leather and a beautiful peppery spice. A hint of chocolate comes through at the back.
- Palate: Creamy mouthfeel packed full of almonds, barley and sweet malt with notes of peppery Ledaig, which give way to black raspberries, sweet vanilla and cocoa interspersed with cinnamon spice and hints of freshly cut grass.
- Finish: Lingering smoky finish with red fruit and sea spray.
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