Tormore 10 Years Old (48% Global)

An official Tormore single malt, aged 10 year old and bottled at 48%. Only 1500 bottles were released. First built between 1958 and 1960 on the A95 in the heart of Speyside, Tormore is a grand Speyside distillery. The granite buildings carry copper roofs and a musical clock that plays four Scottish songs each quarter hour.

Distilled in swan neck stills fitted with purifiers, on soft Achvochkie Burn water, giving the structured, nutty Speyside spirit. A sherry cask wrapped the light spirit in dried fruit and a nutty depth. Still young, the malt is light and nutty with a citrus lift. A patient maturation suits the light, nutty Tormore character. Its granite buildings, copper roofs and musical clock earned it listed status in 1986. A workers' village was built nearby in the same striking style. Heat recovery condensers and sub coolers run alongside the purifier stills.

At 48%, undiluted, it is deep and nutty. The Cream Sherry lends a sweet raisin and a nutty note, and the refill oak lending honey and vanilla runs under a clean, nutty character. A dried fruit and a dry oak spice give it depth. The finish runs light, citrussy and fresh. This is a structured, nutty Speysider.