Old Particular – Tobermory 21 Year Old, 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Island Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 51.5% (natural cask strength, may vary by cask) | Origin: Isle of Mull, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead or Sherry Butt (Single Cask) | Age Statement: 21 Years | Edition: Old Particular Series

Intro/Heritage:
From the rugged coastlines of the Isle of Mull comes a Tobermory that’s been quietly maturing for over two decades. Bottled by Douglas Laing as part of the Old Particular series, this 21-year-old single cask release is a rare glimpse into the depth and nuance that Tobermory’s unpeated spirit can achieve. Rich, coastal, and contemplative, this is island whisky at its most refined.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Mellow and maritime. Notes of sea breeze, dried apricot, beeswax, and toasted almonds rise over soft oak and a trace of salted caramel.
Palate: Silky and mature. Flavors of baked apple, honeycomb, lemon oil, and spice-laced shortbread unfold with elegant structure and mouthcoating texture.
Finish: Long and layered. A gentle taper of citrus peel, antique oak, and coastal minerality fades into a soft, warming finish.

Production Details:
Distilled at Tobermory and matured for 21 years in a single carefully selected cask, then bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration or added coloring. As part of the Old Particular range, each bottle is drawn from a single cask to highlight distillery character at peak maturity.

Perfect For:
Collectors of island malts, lovers of long-aged single casks, or anyone seeking a whisky that marries maritime subtlety with aged complexity. A quiet luxury for evenings of reflection, slow jazz, or sea-view sunsets.

Expert Notes:
Tobermory’s unpeated malt often hides in the shadow of its peated sibling, Ledaig but this 21-year-old proves it deserves its own spotlight. Bottled by Douglas Laing with signature transparency, it’s a textbook example of how age, cask, and terroir align.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Mature, elegant, and full of island soul. A standout Tobermory.”
🗨️ “Balanced fruit, soft salt, and gentle oak. A dram that whispers, not shouts.”
🗨️ “One of the best-aged expressions I’ve had from Mull. Quietly spectacular.”

Interesting Fact:
Tobermory’s distillery, one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland, operates only part of the year to produce unpeated spirit. The rest is dedicated to the smoky Ledaig, making unpeated casks like this especially rare with age.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat to experience its natural complexity. A few drops of water unlock deeper fruit and maritime notes. Pair with aged gouda, lemon tart, or fresh sea air.

Distillery Background:
Nestled in the colorful harbor town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, the distillery has been producing distinctive island whisky since 1798. Known for its dual personality — peated and unpeated, Tobermory’s long-aged expressions show the softer, more nuanced side of island whisky.