Master of Malt Single Cask 19 Year Old Tomatin (Cask Strength)

Nose: very nice. Entertaining battle between citrus (lots of oranges) and fresh oak. It has been aged in a very active cask, because it reminds me of Glenmorangie / BenRiach matured in virgin oak casks. On one hand, the spices (cinnamon) give it a lot of depth with a prickly edge, but on the other hand some flowery notes and soft vanilla give it a soothing feminine side. Water brings forward some tropical notes (mango? coconut?). Really good.

Mouth: again very punchy, with oaky notes as well as fruity ones (pears, slightly bittersweet grapefruit) and hints of spices (ginger). Citrus. Towards the end it gets a herbal edge. Water emphasises the wood (maybe a tad too much?) and the herbal notes.

Finish: long, on liquorice and nutmeg.

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