Edition Spirits ‘The First Editions’ Tomatin 1994 (22 year old) 47.4%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: EDI0220/ HL13275
Dist: May 1994 Btl: 2017/ Tasted: Mar 2017
A fragrant and floral nose with buttercup, hyacinth and an almost salty freshness. Hints of vanilla, gooseberry, green apple, mat and scented/ dusty American oak.
The palate is full and barley’d. Slightly malty and citric with a sliver of honey and hints of straw and gritty oak tannins. Darkens on the middle as the malt, treacle and baked fruit emerge. Lovely depth with a long, gently spiced finish which shows a little drying tannins but those are balanced by the malt and sweet honey.
Edition Spirits ‘The First Edition’ Tomatin 1994 (23 year old) 46.1%
Refill Bourbon Hogshead/ Code: EDI0398/ HL15287
Dist: Dec 1994 Btl: 2018/ Tasted: Sept 2018
An intense and barley’d nose with honey and coffee. The nose is pleasantly natural with a controlled rawness. With time hints of lime, kiwi, cucumber, heather and earth appear.
The palate displays the same barley intensity with a touch of granite and wonderfully soft honey and oak. Again there is a controlled rawness which adds an edgy counterpoint to the barley, oak and honey. Hints of lime, kiwi and chocolate come through on the middle. Long with a touch of oxidised Cognac-esque apple and a lightly herbal after-taste.
Edition Spirits ‘The First Edition’ Tomatin 1994 (25 year old) 47.9%
Sherry Finished/ Code: EDI0637
Dist: Dec 1994 Btl: 2021/ Tasted: Feb 2021
A stunningly mature nose. Sawdusty and Cognac-esque with sweet, dried apple, pear, apricot and sweet, toasty oak. Elegant and poised with hints of brandy butter, cinnamon, and pepper. a lovely seam of lime runs through it. Late marzipan and melba toast.
The palate opens with a quick blast of citrus (lime and lemon) before the beautifully mature malt, baked apple and apricot appears. dark and toasty oak follows and I have to say that the depth and complexity ius stunning. The finish is a little austere as the citrus and minerals come through but the toasty oak underpins and a little juicy fruit appears to offset the citrus. Damn, that’s good!
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