Tomintoul Releases Its Latest 40 Year Old Single Malt

Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky recently announced the limited release of a Second Edition of its 40-year-old expression.

With only 165 individually numbered bottles available globally, the Second Edition is described by the distillery as a “rich and complex single malt has matured for over 40 years in the finest hand-selected American oak ex-bourbon hogshead casks, before being bottled at a cask strength of 43.1% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered.

“The decanter is beautifully presented in a bespoke wooden box, finished in a sleek matt black lacquer, featuring a twin door opening, complete with cushioned padding and space to accommodate a crystal glass stopper and certificate of authenticity.”

“As one of just a few single malt Scotch whiskies still lovingly produced by hand, we take great pride in our Tomintoul expressions, using traditional techniques that stretch back hundreds of years,” said Master Distiller Robert Fleming in a prepared statement. “Having carefully checked each remaining cask resting from this time period, we were able to select the perfect Scotch to create this rare second release.

“A delicate but disarmingly complex expression, the 40-year-old’s prestige is matched in the presentation, beautifully bestowed hand-crafted crystal decanters.”

The limited release of Tomintoul Aged 40 Years Second Edition is available to purchase now from select independent and specialist retailers in the UK, as well as Tomintoul’s online shop at an RRP of £4,000 per 70cl bottle: shop.angusdundee.co.uk. Visit www.TomintoulWhisky.com to find out more.

Official tasting notes are below.

• Nose: A complex bouquet of honeysuckle, preserved fruits, orange zest and butterscotch bound with cocoa powder, maple syrup and oak spices.
• Palate: Rich layers of manuka honey, cinder toffee, coffee grounds and Turkish delight mingled with candied cloves, sandalwood and rolling tobacco.
• Finish: Warming and long with notes of chocolate eclairs, cinnamon and cappuccino foam evolving into liquorice, toasted oak and tonka bean linger.