Two malts from isle of Mull tonight. Born in the same family but different roads were chosen.
Tobermory 20 yo 1995/2015 cask #15 the Maltman 49.2% - the label says it spent 20 years in a refill sherry cask. Let's see...
Nose: on sherry and prunes. A bit disappointed with sulphur notes, but they fade away afer a while.
Taste: tad salty.
Finish: long and spicy.
Overall: mainly for Tobermory fans imho. If I put 85/100 score for this one I should acknowledge I'd buy another bottle when I stumble across it but I wouldn't. One time is ok for me. Sorry :)
Score = 21 21 21 21, 84/100!
Ledaig 18 yo 46.3% - "Small Batch Spanish Sherry Wood Finish" the label says. For marketing purposes I'd use SBSSWF abbreviation, that would look very promising :)
Nose: salty and smoky, but not that briny Islay peat, it's about coal and ashes smoke. Maybe some tobacco smoke as well.
Taste: wood and rubber, totally industrial :)
Finish: bitter and ashy.
Overall: also for Ledaig fan, though I like it a bit more.
Score = 21 22 21 21, 85/100!
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