Tobermory is one of the oldest active distilleries in Scotland. Tobermory is the only distillery on the Scottish Ilse of Mull and is located in the middle of the capital of Mull.

Perhaps the distillery's most unusual feature is its five-tonne cast iron mash tun. This has a body built of red-painted ironwork, bolted together in a way that makes it look as if it is a left-over from the construction of the Forth Rail Bridge. The site produces low volumes which is equally split between their peated and unpeated variants.

Tobermory’s spirit style is influenced by slow distillation and by the equipment’s design, with stills boasting ‘boil bulbs’ and ‘S’-shaped lyne arms that increase reflux and ‘lighten’ the spirit character, while giving a slightly oily character with citrus notes.

Distillery: Tobermory

ABV: 70cl

Region: Highland

Bottles in cask: 377

ABV: 46%

Matured in: Hogshead

Vintage year: 2008 

A bright, bold nose of parma violets and lavender lead to a sour yeasty fruit-filled finish.

Nose: Fresh yoghurt, barnyard, subtle parma violet & lavender

Palate: Punchy with subtle sweetness, apple, floral notes, honeydew with a hint of rosewater

Finish: Medium to long with a herbal & earthy finale