Tomintoul 2008 / 15 Year Old / Tawny Port Pipe Finish Speyside Whisky

Marco Andretti — One of the best port finishes I've tried

9/10

I've had a few port-finished whiskies and this one nails it. The tawny port adds layers of raspberry, walnut, and soft spice without overwhelming the spirit. Sipping this neat after dinner is an absolute treat. Worth every penny of the hundred quid.

Natalie Ford — One of the best port finishes I've tried

9/10

I've had a few port-finished whiskies and this one nails it. The tawny port adds layers of raspberry, walnut, and soft spice without overwhelming the spirit. Sipping this neat after dinner is an absolute treat. Worth every penny of the hundred quid.

Luciano Bianchi — One of the best port finishes I've tried

9/10

I've had a few port-finished whiskies and this one nails it. The tawny port adds layers of raspberry, walnut, and soft spice without overwhelming the spirit. Sipping this neat after dinner is an absolute treat. Worth every penny of the hundred quid.

Dmitri Volkov — Solid Speyside with a twist

8/10

Classic Tomintoul honeyed sweetness but the port cask adds dried fig and plum jam notes that make it more interesting. Nose is all red fruits and vanilla. Good balance overall, though I wish the finish lingered a bit longer.

Sophie Brennan — Solid Speyside with a twist

8/10

Classic Tomintoul honeyed sweetness but the port cask adds dried fig and plum jam notes that make it more interesting. Nose is all red fruits and vanilla. Good balance overall, though I wish the finish lingered a bit longer.

Yuki Nakamura — Solid Speyside with a twist

8/10

Classic Tomintoul honeyed sweetness but the port cask adds dried fig and plum jam notes that make it more interesting. Nose is all red fruits and vanilla. Good balance overall, though I wish the finish lingered a bit longer.

Grace Kim — Nice but pricey for what it is

7/10

It's a pleasant dram, no question. Lots of stewed fruit and a hint of cinnamon on the nose. But at nearly £100 there are other 15 year old Speysides I'd reach for first. The port influence is there but feels a touch restrained for a pipe finish.

Felix Moreau — Nice but pricey for what it is

7/10

It's a pleasant dram, no question. Lots of stewed fruit and a hint of cinnamon on the nose. But at nearly £100 there are other 15 year old Speysides I'd reach for first. The port influence is there but feels a touch restrained for a pipe finish.

Adaobi Eze — Nice but pricey for what it is

7/10

It's a pleasant dram, no question. Lots of stewed fruit and a hint of cinnamon on the nose. But at nearly £100 there are other 15 year old Speysides I'd reach for first. The port influence is there but feels a touch restrained for a pipe finish.

Priya Sharma — Tomintoul doesn't get enough love

8/10

People sleep on Tomintoul and I don't understand why. This 15 year old with the tawny port finish is genuinely excellent. Rich nose of dark berries and marzipan, smooth as anything on the palate. I keep going back to it over flashier bottles on my shelf.

Liam Anderson — Tomintoul doesn't get enough love

8/10

People sleep on Tomintoul and I don't understand why. This 15 year old with the tawny port finish is genuinely excellent. Rich nose of dark berries and marzipan, smooth as anything on the palate. I keep going back to it over flashier bottles on my shelf.

Olivia Park — Tomintoul doesn't get enough love

8/10

People sleep on Tomintoul and I don't understand why. This 15 year old with the tawny port finish is genuinely excellent. Rich nose of dark berries and marzipan, smooth as anything on the palate. I keep going back to it over flashier bottles on my shelf.

Tiffany Nguyen — Port finish really delivers

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The tawny port pipe finish gives it this gorgeous berry and dark chocolate thing on the palate. At 46% it's got enough punch without being harsh — I drink it neat and it's silky smooth for a 15 year old.

Devon Marsh — Port finish really delivers

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The tawny port pipe finish gives it this gorgeous berry and dark chocolate thing on the palate. At 46% it's got enough punch without being harsh — I drink it neat and it's silky smooth for a 15 year old.

Ruth Banks — Port finish really delivers

9/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. The tawny port pipe finish gives it this gorgeous berry and dark chocolate thing on the palate. At 46% it's got enough punch without being harsh — I drink it neat and it's silky smooth for a 15 year old.

Nils Bergman — Good not great

7/10

Perfectly enjoyable whisky that does what it says on the tin. The port finish brings some fruity sweetness and the 15 years give it decent complexity. My only gripe is the price point feels a tad steep — I'd happily buy another bottle at £80 but at £100 I'll probably explore elsewhere.

Celeste Moreno — Good not great

7/10

Perfectly enjoyable whisky that does what it says on the tin. The port finish brings some fruity sweetness and the 15 years give it decent complexity. My only gripe is the price point feels a tad steep — I'd happily buy another bottle at £80 but at £100 I'll probably explore elsewhere.

Jackson Wu — Good not great

7/10

Perfectly enjoyable whisky that does what it says on the tin. The port finish brings some fruity sweetness and the 15 years give it decent complexity. My only gripe is the price point feels a tad steep — I'd happily buy another bottle at £80 but at £100 I'll probably explore elsewhere.

Amira Benali — Great winter sipper

8/10

Warming and rich — exactly what I want on a cold night. You get toffee and dried cranberry up front, then this nice nutty quality from the port pipe. 46% and non-chill filtered I assume, which is the right call. Added a few drops of water and it opened right up.

Derek Chang — Great winter sipper

8/10

Warming and rich — exactly what I want on a cold night. You get toffee and dried cranberry up front, then this nice nutty quality from the port pipe. 46% and non-chill filtered I assume, which is the right call. Added a few drops of water and it opened right up.