Tomintoul 2009 / 14 Year Old / Cognac Finish Speyside Whisky

Gianluca Ferro — Cognac finish really works here

9/10

I grabbed this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The cognac cask gives it this lovely dried fruit and grape sweetness that sits perfectly alongside the classic Speyside honey notes. At 46% it's got enough punch to hold up with a splash of water but I prefer it neat. One of the better cask finishes I've had this year.

Priya Sharma — Cognac finish really works here

9/10

I grabbed this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The cognac cask gives it this lovely dried fruit and grape sweetness that sits perfectly alongside the classic Speyside honey notes. At 46% it's got enough punch to hold up with a splash of water but I prefer it neat. One of the better cask finishes I've had this year.

Clara Johansson — Solid but not cheap

8/10

Nice whisky, well made, 14 years has given it plenty of depth. You get warm spice on the nose and then the cognac influence comes through on the palate with raisin and a bit of dark chocolate. At £90 it's not an everyday pour for me but I'd happily order it at a bar.